Economic violence highlighted during Almedalen

Wed 24 Jan 2024 07:38

Lars Evertsson, professor of social work, participated this week in a seminar during Almedalen on economic violence in the context of honour. Watch the seminar via the link below.

Portrait of Professor Lars Evertsson

Lars Evertsson, PSO, researches economic violence in close relationships, specifically men's economic violence against women. Violence against women in close relationships is about the man using physical, psychological, sexual or economic violence to try to control the woman and control her life. 

The seminar in Almedalen was arranged by GAPF, a non-profit association that works against honour-related violence and oppression. GAPF stands for Never Forget Pela and Fadime. Paulina Brandberg, Minister for Gender Equality and Deputy Minister for Employment, also participated in the seminar. 

To the seminar during Almedalen

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The page was updated 1/24/2024