Trans woman barred from internship at Equmenia Church in Hallunda, church fined 50,000 kronor

Now the church must pay 50,000 kronor for violating the Discrimination Act, writes Mitt i.

According to the church, the issue of the person's gender identity was "too sensitive and difficult" for the congregation. The church has agreed to the demands of the Discrimination Ombudsman and thus avoids a lawsuit in the Labour Court.

They have responded that they recognise discrimination, says Elsa Haggård, a lawyer at DO, to the newspaper.

According to DO, the woman was subjected to direct discrimination in working life.