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February 14, 2012
Jämo
The following articles have been tagged with "Jämo":
Sweden sacks 'Super Ombudsman'
Politics: 1 Feb 11
The Swedish government has announced that the Equality Ombudsman (DO), Katri Linna, is to be reassigned, despite having four years remaining in her post.
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Women only gym zones 'not discriminatory'
Society: 8 Jan 09
Sweden's Equal Opportunities Ombudsman has ruled against a man from Malmö who disputed the right of a local gym to reserve a section for women only.
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Ombudsmen critical of racist school book
Education: 27 Nov 08
Two Swedish ombudsman offices have added their voices to the chorus of criticism about a school book accused of having racist and sexist contents, but are powerless to do anything about it.
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Romeo foxtrot victor over Juliet
Society: 9 Oct 08
Sweden's Equal Opportunities Ombudsman has ruled against a woman who accused a dance school of discrimination when it refused to allow her to take the lead while learning the foxtrot.
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Swedish sport 'ignoring gender equality laws'
Sport: 6 Oct 08
Athletics in Sweden fail to live up to demands set by the country’s laws on gender equality, according to an investigation by the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman.
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Swedish pharmacies' sex toys 'discriminate against men'
Society: 11 Aug 08
Swedish state-run pharmacy Apoteket has been reported to the Swedish Equal Opportunities Ombudsman agency JämO for only selling sex toys suitable for women, thus apparently discriminating against men.
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Sexist holiday schedule angers prison guards
National: 26 Jul 08
A male guard must always be in attendance when prisoners are exercising in the yard. This new rule has upset guards at Norrköping remand prison who have reported the case to the equal opportunities ombudsman.
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Linna appointed new 'Super Ombudsman'
Politics: 17 Jul 08
Katri Linna (right) has been appointed as the new 'Super Ombudsman' and director-general of the new discrimination authority.
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Ericsson ordered to raise women's salaries
Business & Money: 12 Jun 08
Over 100 female employees at Ericsson have been given pay raises after Sweden’s Equal Opportunities Ombudsman (JämO) ruled that the women were paid worse than men.
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Victory for topless bathers
Society: 8 Jan 08
Women campaigning for topless bathing have claimed victory after a pool said it would not stop them baring their breasts.
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Man-free party backed by Swedish equality body
Society: 14 Oct 06
A man who tried to talk his way into a Miss Gay 2006 event in Stockholm in the summer has had his appeal to Sweden's equality ombudsman rejected. He apparently missed the point of equality.
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Most sex discrimination reported by men
Society: 8 May 06
Special rates for women in hairdressers and taxis, different age limits for men and women in bars - now it's men's turn to rise up against the tyranny of gender oppression.
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More men complain of sex discrimination
Society: 3 Feb 06
Different age restrictions for men and women in bars, different prices for dating services and haircuts - now men are wising up to their rights and fighting for equality.
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Government equality unit slammed for inequality
Politics: 25 Aug 05
Only 3 out of 28 staff in the unit for coordinating equality policies are men. That's because men do not have the relevant competence for dealing with equality issues, says Equality Minister Jens Orback, who is a man.
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High profile laws come into force
National: 1 Jul 05
1 July means a host of new laws come into force in Sweden. After all the talk, it now really is illegal for private individuals to download music from the internet and for your local salon to charge Mrs Svensson more than Mr Svensson for a haircut.
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Cheap women
Business & Money: 4 Jun 04
Sisters aren't doing it for themselves according to the equality ombudsman, while two women's experiences highlight a more obstinate obstacle.
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
"The ice dripped in the winter sun. It was the first day when the light had been intense enough to cause dripping in the sunlight. To hear it was an extraordinary wakeup call. The cycle was happening again as it always does, always will (or so we think). I imagined that on my summer island, the bees..." READ »
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