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.
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International Conference on Men and Equal Opportunities in Stockholm
On 15–16 May, Sweden and Minister for Children, the Elderly and Gender Equality Lena Hallengren hosted the 4th International Conference on Men and Equal Opportunities (ICMEO) in Stockholm. Among the 300 participants were several European gender equality ministers, researchers and representatives of government agencies and civil society. The role and responsibility of men and boys in gender equality efforts was in focus, as well as how we change social norms that have negative effects.
The Governments sub-targets for gender equality
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Sub-target 1: Equal division of power and influence
Illustration: Annika Carlsson
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Sub-target 2: Financial gender equality
Illustration: Annika Carlsson
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Sub-target 3: Gender-equitable education
Illustration: Annika Carlsson
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Sub-target 4: An even division of unpaid housework and care work
Illustration: Annika Carlsson
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Sub-target 5: Gender-equal health
Illustration: Annika Carlsson
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Sub-target 6: Men’s violence against women must end
Illustration: Annika Carlsson
The Governments overarching goal of the gender equality policy is that women and men are to have the same power to shape society and their own lives. Starting from this objective, the Government is working towards six sub-goals.
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