Letter from Margot Wallström

During the fall, we will publish reports on the situation of women, peace and security in a number of countries. Here is our report on Lebanon with recommendations that we have developed together with our partner organization Sawa for Development Association. Lebanon...

While worldwide lockdowns in the Corona pandemic have forced many women and girls to be locked inside with violent perpetrators, recent events in countries such as South Africa remind us of the devastating effects of eased restrictions as well. When South Africa was...

The mass consultations concluded by UN Special envoy’s office for Yemen that recently took place sparked some hope for an ending to the war that has been going on for almost six years. Over 500 Yemenis – representing political parties, women’s networks, youth groups,...

It’s estimated that 5,000 women are murdered globally each year in the name of honor. Within the three biggest cities of Sweden, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, 6000 young people live under honor-based repression and run the risk of being exposed to honor-based...