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Petra Mårselius to become Sweden’s new Discrimination Ombudsman

Petra Mårselius to become Sweden’s new Discrimination Ombudsman

Mon 3 Aug 2026 10:01 CEST

Petra Mårselius will become the new Discrimination Ombudsman (DO), Minister for Equality Nina Larsson (L) announced at a press conference.

Olivia was right - court rules healthcare intervention was offensive

Olivia was right - court rules healthcare intervention was offensive

Fri 22 May 2026 14:05 CEST

Olivia was subjected to external pressure on her stomach against her will during childbirth. Kristianstad District Court ruled that her rights had been violated and she was awarded damages of 50,000 kronor from Region Skåne

Lars Arrhenius retires as Discrimination Ombudsman after six years

Lars Arrhenius retires as Discrimination Ombudsman after six years

Thu 5 Mar 2026 15:15 CET

Lars Arrhenius is leaving his position as DO after six years, reports Altinget.

Minorities in Sweden Face Ongoing Discrimination Despite 25 Years of Conventions

Minorities in Sweden Face Ongoing Discrimination Despite 25 Years of Conventions

Wed 22 Oct 2025 19:58 CEST

Minorities are still being discriminated against in Sweden despite 25 years of the Council of Europe's minority conventions, according to a report from the Discrimination Ombudsman.