VOICED : Bras tanks and guns: Norways women join the draft

Norway is pioneering gender equality by introducing compulsory military service for women, making it the first NATO country to implement gender-neutral conscription. This initiative aims to select the best recruits from a pool of 30,000 eligible women, although only 10,000 conscripts are needed. Mixed-gender dormitories are believed to enhance camaraderie and reduce harassment. Women play crucial roles in overseas operations, especially in intelligence gathering. Norway's commitment to gender equality is evident, with four of the last five defense ministers being women.

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