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Looksmaxing trend among young men spreads from steroids to bonesmashing

Good looks above all and hard punches to the face. In looksmaxing - a trend for how young men should live - status is strongly linked to appearance. But the trend has ties to more shadowy movements.

Looksmaxing trend among young men linked to steroids, self-harm and manosphere culture

Good looks above all and hard punches to the face. In looksmaxing - a trend for how young men should live - status is strongly linked to appearance. But the trend has connections to more shadowy movements.

Sweden Seeks to Improve Conviction Rates for Human Trafficking Cases

Last year, no one was convicted in Sweden for human trafficking. The reasons are several, according to the police, who are dissatisfied with the meager result.

Sweden Reports Zero Convictions in 185 Human Trafficking Cases

Last year, nearly 200 cases of human trafficking were reported in Sweden. Of these, none led to a conviction, shows a new survey. It is essentially impunity for human trafficking in Sweden, says investigator Sofie Kindahl at the Equality Agency.

Report Highlights High Rates of Relationship Violence Among Young Girls

A new report from the Equality Ombudsman shows that almost every third young person has experienced violence in a close relationship.

Investigator: No Separate Strategy Against Honor-Related Violence

A comprehensive strategy for the work against all violence against women and girls is proposed in an investigation. The measures against honor-related violence should not be separated, the investigator believes. The important thing is that we get measures that actually target the problem and that we see the uniqueness that exists, comments Minister for Gender Equality Paulina Brandberg.

Sweden's Hidden Crisis: Unveiling Forced Marriages and Violence

The extent of child and forced marriages in Sweden has not been possible to map. But according to a new report, more can be done to help victims who are often subjected to much violence.

Study: Young people uncertain about boundaries during sex

Already in preschool, children learn "stop my body". But in their teens, something has happened, shows a study by Swedish and Norwegian researchers. Many young people do not know that they have the right to set boundaries in connection with sex, says researcher Carolina Överlien.

Operation against massage parlors – reported for pimping

Chief Prosecutor Takes Over Criticized Authority

Chief Prosecutor Lise Tamm becomes the new Director-General of the Equality Ombudsman.

Many elderly exposed to violence – support is lacking

Many over 60 years old have been exposed to violence and abuse over the last 12 months. The violence is ongoing in secret and people are suffering in silence. The violence must be highlighted more, says Catarina Gustafsson, investigator and expert at the Equality Agency.

Authority receives millions in additional funding – was supposed to be scrapped