残障权利多学科研究15-The Swedish Governments gender equality policy.pdfVIP

Government Offices of Sweden F a C T S H E E T The Swedish Government’s Ministry of Integration and Gender Equality gender equality policy august 2009 The Swedish Government’s gender equality policy has two principal aims: to combat and transform systems that preserve the gender-based distribution of power and resources in society, and to ensure that women and men enjoy the same power and opportunities to shape their own lives. When they share power and influence in all aspects of community life, the result is a more fair and democratic society. Gender equality also enhances economic growth by encouraging the development of people’s skill and creativity. Policy aims and budget action plan for combating men’s violence The overall objective of Sweden’s gender equality policy is to ensure that women and men have the In November 2007, the Government adopted an same power to shape society and their own lives. action plan (Govt. Comm. 2007/08:39) to combat men’s violence against women, violence and oppres- The policy focus is set out in four subgoals: sion in the name of honour and violence in same-sex • Equal distribution of power and influence. Women relations. Altogether over SEK 900 million is being and men shall have the same rights and opportu- inv