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Glossary · Chapter 7: Human rights

föräldraledighet

Swedish word. In English: parental leave

The time off work to take care of your child.

Facts about the word

  • The state informs and encourages parents to share parental leave. Sverige i fokus s. 23
  • Parental benefit makes it possible for both women and men to be at home with their children when they are small. Sverige i fokus s. 23
  • This is one example of how Sweden works for gender equality, where the goal is that women and men have the same rights and obligations. Sverige i fokus s. 23

Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.

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