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Uses Sharia laws – demands repayment of grants

The Muslim study association Ibn Rushd uses material that describes women in a derogatory manner, links Judaism to homosexuality, and refers to Sharia laws. Now, Region Stockholm is demanding that over 600 000 kronor in grants be paid back.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 15:36

» Published: 10 June 2024

Uses Sharia laws – demands repayment of grants
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The Muslim study association Ibn Rushd uses material that describes women in a derogatory manner, links Judaism to homosexuality, and refers to Sharia laws.

Now, Region Stockholm is demanding that over 600 000 in grants be paid back.

In 2023, the region paid out approximately 650,000 kronor in grants. This year, the study association has applied for approximately 630,000 kronor. In connection with the audit, the grant was paused.

In an audit by the Swedish Agency for Folk High Schools from last December, it emerged that certain parts of Ibn Rushd's activities had used study materials with themes related to child marriage, corporal punishment, and homosexuality. Such material may be used, but then the study association must ensure that it is problematised.

In the region's audit, problematic study materials were identified in eight study circles, where it is not clearly stated in the study and work plans how the content is to be problematised.

Following the Swedish Agency for Folk High Schools' audit, the authority demanded that Ibn Rushd repay 146,900 kronor in state grants, which was also done. An action plan was also to be drawn up.

The Swedish Agency for Folk High Schools had no plans to stop the 2024 grant of 25 million kronor. But after taking note of the region's decision, the Swedish Agency for Folk High Schools announces that it will initiate a new audit – and that it may affect future decisions on state grants to the association.

"We are now making a comprehensive assessment of the study association's ability to convey and anchor respect for human rights and fundamental democratic values," says Morgan Öberg, head of the state grants unit for study associations at the Swedish Agency for Folk High Schools, in a press release.

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