Swedish Women in Military Face Critical Equipment Challenges Hindering Recruitment
Swedish female conscripts face challenges with ill-fitting military underwear, impacting recruitment and retention in the Defense Forces.
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Renewed Focus Needed on Gender, Power, and Violence to Address Deadly Attacks on Women in Sweden
Analysis reveals Sweden’s political response to deadly violence against women overlooks gender and power dynamics, risking setback amid rising conservative backlash.
Swedish Former Politicians Face Contrasting Legal Outcomes in Women's Rights and Threat Cases
A former Växjö politician is detained for serious women's rights violations while another former politician is acquitted for threatening emails, highlighting Sweden's legal boundaries in political disputes.
Sweden Maintains Top Spot in EU Gender Equality but Faces Emerging Challenges
Sweden leads the EU in gender equality in 2025, but faces challenges in political representation and unpaid care work amidst rising competition from other member states.
Tony Gustavsson Faces Mounting Pressure After Third Consecutive Loss as Sweden Falls to France in Nations League
Sweden's women's national football team endures a third straight loss under Tony Gustavsson, drawing criticism for tactics and lineup changes after a narrow defeat to France.
Women in Sweden Effectively Work Unpaid Starting at 16:11 Due to Gender Wage Gap
Women in Sweden effectively work unpaid from 16:11 daily due to earning 5,400 kronor less monthly on average, highlighting the persistent gender wage gap.
Gender and Party Dynamics Shape Threat Landscape Against Swedish Politicians
Brå's survey underscores that women and Miljöpartiet politicians in Sweden face disproportionate threats, deeply influencing political careers and participation.
Sweden's Women's Football Team Suffer Heavy 4-0 Defeat to Spain in Nations League Semifinal
Sweden’s women’s football team suffered a 4-0 defeat to Spain in the Nations League semifinal first leg, raising tactical questions and setting a tough task for the return match.
Swedish Women's Football Team Prepares for Crucial Nations League Semi-Final as Captain Criticizes Men's Team
The Swedish women's national football team is focused on tactical clarity and teamwork ahead of critical Nations League semifinals against Spain, while captain Kosovare Asllani publicly criticizes the men's national team for their recent poor performances.
Polarized Political Climate in Sweden Fuels Hostility and Accusations of Extremism
Sweden's political discourse is increasingly hostile, with both left- and right-wing factions accusing each other of extremism and escalating harassment of politicians, especially women.
Rising Hostility Towards Female Politicians in Sweden Linked to Social Media
Social media has fueled a surge in threats against female Swedish politicians, leading to increased resignations and concerns for democracy.
Sweden Democrats Leader Criticizes Party's Derogatory Rhetoric Against Annie Lööf
Mattias Karlsson of the Sweden Democrats criticizes the party's derogatory language against Annie Lööf, linking social media to rising political hostility.
Anna-Karin Hatt Resigns Amid Rising Gendered Harassment in Swedish Politics
Anna-Karin Hatt's resignation as Centerpartiet leader underscores the severe gendered harassment faced by female politicians in Sweden, threatening democratic participation.
Sweden Democrats Politician Per Ågren Resigns After Controversial Remarks Blaming Women for Violence
Per Ågren, a Sweden Democrats politician in Arvidsjaur, resigns after backlash over comments blaming women for violence against them.
Swedbank Faces Criticism Over All-Male Analyst Team at New Investment Arm
Swedbank's new investment bank SB1 Markets has drawn criticism for staffing all 17 analyst positions with men, challenging the bank's diversity claims.
Imam Dismissed After Controversial Remarks on Violence Against Women
Imam Saleh Abouelenen has been dismissed due to his controversial preaching about violence against women.
Report Reveals Disparities in Swedish Advertising Representation
New report unveils gender and body type disparities in Swedish advertising.
Power's Pregnancy Campaign Sparks Outrage Over Gender Discrimination
Power's new pregnancy ad campaign faces backlash for perceived gender discrimination and trivialization of pregnancy.
S-kvinnor Faces Allegations of Toxic Work Environment Under Nina Unesi
Allegations of a toxic work environment under Nina Unesi's leadership emerge in S-kvinnor.
Dramaten's New Interpretation of 'Så tuktas en argbigga' Examines Misogyny in a Patriarchal Society
Dramaten's 'Så tuktas en argbigga' critiques patriarchal norms through a modern lens, spotlighting misogyny and identity struggles.
Critique Intensifies as Political Discourse Trivializes Gender-Based Violence in Sweden
Political remarks trivializing gender-based violence draw public ire in Sweden.