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The proportion of women taking unpaid leave increased sharply after the father quota increased

Almost half of all mothers took unpaid leave last year. The proportion has increased sharply after the father quota increased from ten to 15 weeks. It shows a new Nav survey.

Margrethe Kjær (left) with Dilia in the carriage and Julie Kvaal with Amalie.

– I think the leave is a bit short. And I’m for sharing it the way it suits the family best. The three divisions do not suit everyone, says Margrethe Kjær.

Aftenposten meets her in Frognerparken in Oslo. She is out on a wheelbarrow ride with Julie Kvaal.

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