According to the Swedish government, large internet giants have not taken sufficient measures to protect girls and women from abuse and harmful content like sexual harassment and digital violence. Gender Equality Minister Nina Larsson stated, 'The world's largest companies have such enormous power that international cooperation is required to meet their influence. ' She added, 'Today, it is obvious that the large tech companies and their platforms are no longer just neutral channels for communication.
' Studies from the Swedish Media Council show that what is encountered online also affects offline life, with large differences in what boys and girls see in algorithm-driven feeds. In Sweden, the government has taken initiatives including appointing a special investigator to analyze introducing an age limit for children's social media use. Sweden is part of the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse, which includes countries like Australia, France, and the United Kingdom.
It will be particularly exciting to talk with colleagues from countries such as Australia, France, and the United Kingdom, who are also working on the issue. The focus should be on collaborating to create a safer world online from a gender equality perspective.
At the UN Women's Summit, Larsson will invite dialogue through open events and bilateral meetings. She said, 'It will be particularly exciting to talk with colleagues from countries such as Australia, France, and the United Kingdom, who are also working on the issue. ' Sweden is participating with a delegation of about 30 people, including for the first time the Swedish Armed Forces.
Larsson emphasized, 'Sweden should be a strong voice in the world for gender equality issues.
Sweden should be a strong voice in the world for gender equality issues. We should work hard to show how gender equality contributes to increased growth, competitiveness, and welfare that everyone in society benefits from.