Nina Larsson

Honour-based violence and oppression is a serious societal problem, and combating it effectively requires special knowledge and understanding. The Government is therefore adopting an action plan against honour-based violence and oppression for 2026–2028 with a view to stepping up action at all levels of society. The action plan contains measures in five strategic areas and stakes out a clear direction for the work going forward.

On 11–13 May, Minister for Health Care Elisabet Lann and Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson visited Kyiv and Lviv. The aim of their visit was to gain insight into Ukraine’s health and medical care and the situation for women during Russia’s full-scale invasion.

On 13 April, the French and Swedish Ministers for Gender Equality Aurore Bergé and Nina Larsson met in Paris. They discussed their national experiences in preventing and combating sexual exploitation and reaffirmed their commitment to the French - Swedish joint strategy to combat human trafficking for sexual exploitation in Europe and globally.

The Swedish Government is presenting a new 10-year national strategy for combating men’s violence against women, domestic violence, exploitation in prostitution and human trafficking, and honour-based violence and oppression. In parallel, the Government has decided on two Government Commissions tasking several government agencies to take part in a national collaboration structure and to monitor progress in relation to the gender equality subgoals to combat violence, oppression and exploitation.

Statement by Ms Nina Larsson, Minister for Gender Equality at the UN Commission on the Status of Women, New York, 9 March 2026. Check against delivery.

Russia’s systematic and illegal attacks in Ukraine have deadly consequences. Women may be vulnerable, but they also play a key role in Ukraine’s civilian resilience in areas such as health and medical care, education and defence initiatives. Therefore, the Government is allocating more than SEK 71 million for activities that benefit women and girls in Ukraine. The funds will be distributed between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Programme for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) with a focus on humanitarian activities.

The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place on 9–19 March. Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson is attending the first week of the session. The session on women’s rights and gender equality is held annually and is the second largest in the UN system. Sweden’s participation is important, given the need for strong voices on gender equality in the world. For the first time, the Swedish Armed Forces will be part of the Swedish delegation.

Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson will lead the Swedish delegation attending the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York on 9–19 March, the world’s largest conference on women’s rights and gender equality. Ms Larsson will take part during the first week and will be advocating for stronger international alliances against online threats and hatred. The conference on women’s rights and gender equality is held annually and is the second largest in the UN system.

Jewish culture is an integral part of Swedish culture, and Jewish history in Sweden is an essential thread in the fabric of our shared cultural heritage. It should be self-evident that Jews in Sweden can wear their Star of David or kippah openly and with pride. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

The Swedish Government has introduced a new, seventh gender equality policy sub-goal: Honour-based violence and oppression must end. The aim is to give the issue greater visibility and improve knowledge, so that more people can live free from violence and oppression.

On 15 May 2025, the Government adopted a national strategy to strengthen Jewish life and combat antisemitism. The Government has now appointed a national coordinator in order for the strategy to achieve its objectives and lead to lasting changes in society.

Today, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented changes in the Government. Two new ministers have been appointed, and two ministers have been given revised areas of responsibility.

Statement from Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz and Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson, 28 June 2025.

The Swedish Government has adopted a national strategy to strengthen Jewish life and combat antisemitism. This strategy will provide a structure for national efforts in the period 2025–2034. The objective is to lay the foundations for more targeted and coordinated efforts and create better conditions for Jewish life in Sweden.

The Government has decided to refer a proposal for new legislation to criminalise virginity testing, virginity certificates and hymenoplasty to the Council on Legislation. The proposal also includes criminalising the failure to report forced or child marriage. These proposals aim to strengthen the protection of women and girls living in communities where honour-based abuse is prevalent.

The Government announced yesterday that Nina Larsson will be the new Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life.