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Photos provided by Liao Yanhong, Cindy (BSSENP) and CHAN Chung Tak, Tiffany (BSSENP) who took their exchange study at Uppsala Universitet in 2014/15 Semester A and Semester B respectively.

Cultural Discovery of Sweden

Equality

Everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation or functional disabilities has the equal rights and opportunities to education, to work and to balance career and family life.

According to the World Happiness Report published since 2012, Sweden is one of top 10 happiest countries in the world. (UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network)

In what ways is the Swedish society different from that of Hong Kong?

Gender Equality

Men and women enjoy the same rights and share power equally in work, family and social life.

Right to Work

The right to work is supported by the gender equality in the workplace, the school system and other areas.

Pride Parade (WestPride) -

A big day in Sweden

West Pride is a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender cultural festival in Gothenburg, Sweden. It takes places at the main cultural institutions in the city, such as Gothenburg City Theatre, the Röhsska Museum and the Museum of World Culture.

Isaac Poon’s Cultural Discovery of Sweden

The main Cultural Institutions in Gothenburg

Parental Leave

In Sweden, parents are entitled to take 480 days of parental leave when a child is born or adopted. A generous scheme of parental leave makes it easier for both sex to balance work and family life.