Minister for Gender Equality (Sweden)
Swedish cabinet position
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Minister for Gender Equality (Swedish: Jämställdhetsministern) is a cabinet minister within the Swedish Government and appointed by the Prime Minister of Sweden.
| Minister for Gender Equality | |
|---|---|
| Jämställdhetsminister | |
| Member of | The Government |
| Appointer |
|
| Inaugural holder | Ulla Lindström |
| Formation | 1954 |
| Website | www.sweden.gov.se |
The minister is responsible for issues regarding gender equality, popular education and policies for the civil society. The current Minister for Gender Equality is Nina Larsson, appointed on 1 April 2025.
List of ministers for gender equality
Ministry history
The office of Minister for Gender Equality have been under several different ministries since its founding in 1954.
| Ministry | Term |
|---|---|
| Ministry of the Interior | 1954–1973 |
| Ministry of Employment | 1973–1976 |
| Ministry of Employment | 1978–1991 |
| Ministry of Culture | 1991–1993 |
| Ministry of Health and Social Affairs | 1993–1994 |
| Prime Minister's Office | 1994–1995 |
| Ministry for Civil Service Affairs | 1995–1996 |
| Ministry of Employment | 1996–1998 |
| Ministry of Agriculture | 1998–2003 |
| Ministry of Justice | 2004–2006 |
| Ministry of Integration and Gender Equality | 2006–2010 |
| Ministry of Education | 2010–2014 |
| Ministry of Health and Social Affairs | 2014–2019 |
| Ministry of Employment | 2019– |