Voices

Interview with Cecilia Widegren, MP from Sweden

Thu, 30/01/2020 - 09:42

Voices is part of an IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position.

Cecilia Widegren, Swedish parliamentarian and Member of the IPU's Executive Committee, talks about Sweden's involvement with the IPU, particuarly its work on democracy, gender equality and youth empowerment.

The interview took place at the 141st IPU Assembly in Belgrade in October 2019.

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