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DENMARK - KVINFO

KVINFO is the Danish Centre for Research on Women and Gender. Its primary goal is to inform the general public of the results of women’s studies and gender research in Denmark and internationally.
 
 

KVINFO’s core acitivity is its library with over 20.000 books and journals, political publications on equal opportunities and women's issues. Our services include

  • a webmagazine
  • an online Biographical Encyclopedia of Danish Women,
  • a database on women professionals
  • a mentor network for women of all ethnic backgrounds
  • webstories on key periods in the history of Danish women

KVINFO's story goes back to 1965, and was founded by the librarian and writer Nynne Koch. In 1979 KVINFO became an independent division under The Royal Library. In 1987 it gained status as a self-governing institution under the Ministry of Culture.

All About Gender in Denmark
All About Gender in Denmark is KVINFO's English language information service and offers a wealth of information and resources on women, gender and society and gender research in Denmark. All material on All About Gender in Denmark is based on material accessible on our Danish website.

The information presented is written and compiled by KVINFO staff and freelance writers. You can find articles and resources on gender relevant legislation, gender research, women's history, notable women, facts and figures and much more. 

The organisation
KVINFO is a grant-maintained self-governing institution under the Ministry of Culture. The Centre also undertakes projects financed by the Ministry for Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs, Oak Foundation, the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Education, the Carlsberg Foundation amongst many others.

KVINFO’s director is Elisabeth Møller Jensen. The center’s governing body is composed of representatives from research institutions, research libraries and women’s organisations.

KVINFO has more than 20 full-time employees comprising librarians, research librarians, academics, administrative personnel, researchers, etc. 

KVINFO is located in central Copenhagen adjacent to Denmark's Royal Library.





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