Gender equality

Gender equality is equality between women and men, who should have the same opportunities to shape society and their own lives.This area includes issues such as power, influence, finances, education, work and physical integrity.

Responsible for gender equality

Responsible minister

Paulina Brandberg
Paulina Brandberg Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life

Responsible ministry

News about gender equality

  • Paulina Brandberg takes part in UN session focusing on economic empowerment

    • Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life Paulina Brandberg.

      Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life Paulina Brandberg.

      Photo: Hanna Clerkestam/Government Offices.

    • Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life Paulina Brandberg participates in a side event that focuses on A gender-equal future for financial freedom.

      Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life Paulina Brandberg participates in a side event that focuses on A gender-equal future for financial freedom.

      Photo: Nordic council.

    On 10–16 March, Minister for Gender Equality Paulina Brandberg is taking part in the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), also known as the UN women’s commission, in New York. The theme of this year’s session is combating poverty and how institutions and financing can be strengthened from a gender equality perspective. Ms Brandberg is also hosting the activities arranged by the Nordic Council of Ministers, of which Sweden is holding the Presidency in 2024. Ms Brandberg will hold two policy speeches: Sweden’s policy speech and a policy speech for an LGBTI Core Group that includes Sweden.

  • Time to step up efforts to combat violence and promote gender equality

    Women and men must have the same power to shape society and their own lives. International Women’s Day is a reminder of how important gender equality is. The Government is now further strengthening the work towards gender equality and more than SEK 600 million will be invested in gender equality in 2024.

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