The death of African-American citizen George Floyd while in police custody on May has triggered a wave of protests against racism. In Sweden, the support to the movement #BlackLivesMatter has been enormous. Many have been the mobilisations taking place in the country during the last days. Would you like to learn more about it? Black […]
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Online harassment: How is the regulation in Sweden?
Social Media have changed the way we work, study and how we communicate with each other. For those living abroad, social media help to keep in contact with family and friends without extra costs. However, social media also create new places for crimes and harassment. How is Sweden controlling this? Social Media and its dangers […]
Gender and COVID-19. How is the Pandemic Affecting Women?
COVID-19 is affecting our lives. Although in Sweden there are not as many restrictions as in other countries, we all have seen our daily routines affected. But, how is the pandemic affecting women? Sweden is the only country in Europe where a lockdown has not been decreed. However, the impact of COVID-19 in our lives […]
Becoming a Swedish citizen: A milestone on the path of integration
Some of us are lucky enough to be born with one (or two…) of those ‘strong’ passports which allow us to explore the world without visas, study and work in many places of our choice without obtaining residence permits. And some of us aren’t. I definitely wasn’t – until now that I got my Swedish […]
What Covid-19 has taught me about Sweden
Written by Hayu Hamemayu When you’re living in a foreign country, it feels like you’re living in two different worlds. As if you set your feet on two different places: your hometown and your current place. Consequently, you can’t stop wondering, comparing, and analysing, which one gives you the better fit. This makes you feel […]
