Jämställdhetsmyndigheten

What Jämställdhetsmyndigheten does

Jämställdhetsmyndigheten is a Swedish government agency (myndighet) established in 2018 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. It operates under the Swedish Government (Regeringen) with the mandate to coordinate national gender equality policy, monitor progress against seven policy sub-goals (covering power and influence, economic equality, education, unpaid domestic work, health, men's violence against women, and honor-related violence), and lead work to prevent and combat men's violence against women. The agency reports through a General Director (currently Lise Tamm) and serves Swedish government agencies, municipalities, civil society organizations, professionals (social services, healthcare, education, police, judiciary), victims of violence, and the general public.

The agency's core "products" are digital platforms and knowledge assets rather than commercial goods. These include the main jamstalldhetsmyndigheten.se website, the webbutbildning.jamy.se training platform hosting free courses (Webbkurs heder, Jämställdhetsbudgetering på 60 minuter), the Relationskompassen preventive program for violence in young people's relationships, and sub-brand sites for NSHRV (honor-related violence coordination) and NSPM (prostitution and human trafficking coordination). The underlying technology is web-based and centered on educational content delivery, statistical reporting, and an online grant application system (Statsbidragssystem). The platform is characterized by ease-of-use implementation rather than proprietary technical depth.

Its business model is entirely non-commercial: the agency is funded through annual government appropriations and provides all services free of charge. Revenue mechanics consist of state budget allocations plus grant distribution — in one documented cycle, 89 applications were reviewed and nine organizations received over 10 million SEK, with an additional 5 million SEK allocated for women's organizing in socioeconomically challenged areas. Go-to-market is direct digital distribution plus a network of 11 regional resource centers, partnerships with the Swedish Police Authority, National Board of Health and Welfare, and international bodies (EU, UN, EIGE). Sweden ranks first in EIGE's gender equality index, which the agency references as validation of its policy framework.

Name

Jämställdhetsmyndigheten

Legal name

Jämställdhetsmyndigheten

Website

https://jamstalldhetsmyndigheten.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jämställdhetsmyndigheten is the Swedish government agency coordinating national gender equality policy, monitoring seven policy goals, distributing state grants to civil society, and providing free web-based training and support resources for violence prevention across Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Gender Equality Administration

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAGAF

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Human Rights, Democracy & Governance

SECONDARYBPAGAFAD

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPADAEAM

Safeguarding, Accountability & Compliance (ESG, Gender/GBV, Do No Harm)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYBPAGAFAB

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

Keywords

• Gender equality policy
• Public administration
• Government agency services
• Policy coordination
• Equality monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Goeteborg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The agency operates as a Swedish government authority funded by state appropriations. It receives annual government funding to carry out its mandate from the Swedish government to work for gender equality.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jämställdhetsmyndigheten is a Swedish government agency responsible for coordinating and monitoring national gender equality policy. It operates two sub-units — the National Secretariat for Honor-Related Violence and the National Support Unit for Prostitution and Trafficking. The agency provides free web courses, publications, statistics, and advisory services, and administers state grants to civil society organizations working on gender equality.

Product overview

Jämställdhetsmyndigheten operates as a unified agency platform with multiple integrated sub-brands and modules. The core website serves as the primary portal for gender equality policy in Sweden, while sub-units NSHRV (honor-related violence coordination) and NSPM (prostitution and human trafficking coordination) operate as distinct sub-brands with their own web presences. The agency offers a portfolio of digital tools including web courses (Webbkurs heder, Webbkurs Jämställdhetsbudgetering), training programs (Webbutbildningar), and the Relationskompassen prevention program. Additionally, the Statsbidragssystem provides a grant application platform, while publications and reports serve as knowledge products. The Regionala resurscentra network and Rätt att välja support line provide direct support services. Together, these products form an integrated ecosystem for gender equality work, violence prevention, and support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NSHRV (Nationella samordningen mot hedersrelaterat våld och förtryck): National coordination against honor-related violence and oppression
• NSPM (Nationella samordningen mot prostitution och människohandel)

Products and services

• Web courses on gender equality Free online training courses on gender equality topics aimed at government agencies, municipalities, civil society organizations, and professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89 organizations received funding for gender equality projects after evaluation of applications
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Nationellt centrum för kvinnofrid (NCK) - National Centre for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCK operates support hotlines (Stödlinjen för män, Stödlinjen för transpersoner, Rätt att välja) and collaborates on web-based knowledge support for custody cases. Jämställdhetsmyndigheten works with NCK on joint training and support initiatives for violence victims.
• Regionala resurscentra (Regional Resource Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of regional resource centers across Sweden providing support for honor-related violence and oppression. Centers operate in Dalarna, Gävleborg, Jämtland, Jönköping, Norrbotten, Skåne, Stockholm, Uppsala, Västernorrland, Västmanland, and Västra Götaland. These centers provide guidance to professionals and support to victims.
• Länsstyrelsen Östergötland (County Administrative Board of Östergötland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously housed Nationellt centrum mot hedersförtryck (NCH) which developed the web course on honor-related violence. Länsstyrelsen continues to be a key regional partner in the violence prevention network.
• Brottsförebyggande rådet (Swedish Crime Prevention Council)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts the annual national safety survey (Nationella trygghetsundersökningen) with 65,000 respondents. Data used by Jämställdhetsmyndigheten to analyze crime victimization patterns by gender.
• Medlingsinstitutet (Swedish Mediation Institute)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduces annual analysis of income differences between women and men, including data on lifetime income differences by education level. Reports used by Jämställdhetsmyndigheten for economic equality monitoring.
• Stiftelsen Allbright (Allbright Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduces reports on gender equality in Swedish business leadership. Jämställdhetsmyndigheten references their findings on women's representation in corporate leadership.
• Civil Society Organizations (women's organizations, support organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious organizations supported through state subsidies including: Kvinnors Nätverk, GAPF, RFSL Stödmottagning, Rädda Barnen, Terrafem, TRIS, Brottsofferjouren, Elektra (Fryshuset), FreeZone Sweden, Roks, Unizon, VHEK, and others providing direct services to violence victims.
• Myndigheter och kommuner (Government agencies and municipalities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with government agencies and municipalities on gender mainstreaming, violence prevention, and policy implementation. Includes agencies such as Socialstyrelsen, Skolverket, Polismyndigheten, and Åklagarmyndigheten.
• UN/International Organizations (CEDAW, EU, EIGE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in international gender equality work including cooperation with EU institutions, UN bodies, and the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Sweden ranked first in EIGE's gender equality index.
• Polismyndigheten (Swedish Police Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on violence prevention, particularly regarding honor-related violence and trafficking. Police participate in training programs and coordinated responses through Barnahus and regional resource centers.
• Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduces guidelines and recommendations for healthcare providers on gender-based violence and FGM. Developed recommendations for asking about FGM in maternity care. Collaborates on training and knowledge resources.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud (Norway, LDO): Norwegian national equality and anti-discrimination body promoting gender equality and tackling discrimination. Comparable Nordic peer with similar mandate to enforce and promote equality, provide guidance, and support victims of discrimination.
• Danish Institute for Human Rights: Denmark's national human rights institution, addressing gender equality as part of a broader human rights mandate. Comparable Nordic peer promoting equality, monitoring policy outcomes, and providing guidance to professionals and the public.
• National Centre for Knowledge on Men's Violence Against Women (NCK, Sweden): Swedish national knowledge center at Uppsala University operating support hotlines and producing guidance on violence against women. Comparable as a domestic specialist body the agency directly partners with on violence prevention training and support services.
• Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Gender Equality Unit (Finland): Finnish government unit responsible for gender equality policy, including preparation of gender equality legislation and coordination of national strategy. Comparable as a national authority coordinating gender equality outcomes across government.
• Länsstyrelsen (County Administrative Boards of Sweden): Network of Swedish regional government bodies, including Länsstyrelsen Östergötland which previously housed NSHRV before its transfer to the subject agency. Comparable as a public-sector counterpart sharing responsibility for regional coordination of gender equality and honor-related violence work.
• UK Government Equalities Office: UK ministerial department responsible for equality strategy and legislation across protected characteristics including gender. Comparable as a national government body coordinating gender equality policy, producing guidance, and funding related work.

Others

• Statistics Sweden (SCB): Swedish national statistics agency producing gender-disaggregated data feeding into the agency's monitoring of its 7 sub-goals. Comparable as a domestic data and statistics partner underpinning policy evaluation work.

Regional players

• Brottsförebyggande rådet (Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention): Swedish government agency under the Ministry of Justice that produces crime and safety statistics (including the annual safety survey with 65,000 respondents) used by the subject agency. Comparable as a domestic data and research partner in the violence prevention space.

Broad incumbents

• UN Women: UN entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting intergovernmental efforts including CEDAW. Comparable as an international body whose frameworks and conventions the subject agency implements domestically.
• European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE): EU agency providing research, data and good practices on gender equality, including the Gender Equality Index in which Sweden ranks first. Comparable as a supranational body that the subject agency directly cooperates with and uses as a benchmarking source.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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