Women’s participation in politics How to use the material This post for social media is about representation in Swedish parliament. You can use the material on Women's Day or on other occasions to talk about equality in Swedish society.
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Images Download 4:5 image (PNG 8 MB) Image in 4:5 format Download 9:16 image (PNG 3 MB) Image in 9:16 format Templates for translation Captions Societies are stronger when decision-making reflects the people it serves. Around the world, women’s voices remain underrepresented in leadership and politics, often as a result of discriminatory laws, attitudes, and gender stereotypes.
In Sweden, nearly 50 per cent of members of parliament are women, making it one of the most gender-equal legislatures in the world. By creating conditions for women’s economic empowerment, Sweden has enabled greater participation in leadership and policymaking. Ensuring fair representation means more perspectives are included in shaping policies that impact everyone.
On Women’s Day and every day, we support equal opportunities for leadership and political participation.
Photo: Melker Dahlstrand/imagebank.sweden.se
Text in image Riksdagskvinna /ˈrɪksˌdɑːɡsˌkvɪnːa/
(Swedish) A female member of the parliament, representing the voices and interests of society.
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