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Selected public lecturing, appearances, official consultation, etc.
Middle Ground - Jubilee Media
One out of six invited participants to the YouTube show Middle Ground, on pornography and its effects on society. Produced by Jubilee Media with approx. 2.5 million subscribers. Current views: 2.8 million. Los Angeles, USA.
The Romanian Parliament
International guest speaker, on the nordic model and its effects on the prostitution market in Norway. Audience: Former Romanian President, Mayor of Bucharest, ministers of government, ambassadors, MPs, chief of police, NGOs, and other experts. Bucharest, Romania.
TEDx Talk
TEDx Talk “Let’s talk porn”. Invited TEDx speaker by TEDxGöteborg to give a TEDx Talk on pornography. Live audience w approx. 750 people. Released on YouTube and TED.com. Current views: more than 5 million.
The Council of Europe (Europarådet)
Official consultation on the Nordic model, requested by Mr. José Mendes Bota, former General Rapporteur on violence against women of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Regarding the report ”Prostitution, trafficking and modern slavery in Europe” ordered by The Council of Europe. Report results: ”In the light of these considerations, the Assembly calls on Council of Europe member and observer States, Parliamentary Assembly observer States and partners for democracy, to consider criminalizing the purchase of sexual services, based on the Swedish model, as the most effective tool for preventing and combating trafficking in human beings.” Read the full report here.
The Nordic-Baltic Knowledge Forum on Human Trafficking and Social Consequences
Invited on behalf of the Ministry of Interior of Latvia’ and ’the Nordic Council of Ministers. Invitations reached human trafficking experts from Nordic and Baltic countries, Russia, and representatives from authorities, government, and NGOs. Amongst the speakers were Britta Thomsen (former MEP), Alda Hrönn Jóhannsdóttir (Deputy Commissioner of Metropolitan Police in Island), and Sonja Mandt (Norwegian MP (AP) and member of the Nordic Council). Riga, Latvia.
Almedalen Week (Almedalsveckan)
One out of three speakers on a panel discussion about pornography. At Almedalsveckan, Sweden’s main political event, together with BRIS (Children’s Rights In Society). Moderated by journalist Kattis Ahlström.
Uppsala University
Invited keynote speaker and panelist on the topic “Media & Sexual Violence” - on pornography and its health effects on the young consumer. Arranged by FEMPSYK (Feminist psychology students Uppsala), FEMJUR (Feminist law students Uppsala), FEMSAM (Feminist Social Students Uppsala), and UN Women Uppsala.
Porn- the elephant in the room part 1 & 2 (Porren- elefanten i rummet)
Invited key speaker at two different conferences on pornography consumption and its impact on youth. Arranged by Unizon, representing over 130 Swedish women’s shelters, young women’s empowerment centers, and other support services. Stockholm, Sweden.
Advisory forum with former U.S Ambassador Swanee Hunt
Invited NGO-representative to an advisory forum in Stockholm concerning the sex purchase act during former U.S Ambassador Swanee Hunt’s visit to Sweden.
Region Östergötland
Invited key speaker at an educational event for police, county workers, paramedics, and others, arranged by the strategic coordinator against violence. Sweden.
Swedish County Administrative Boards (Länsstyrelsen Gävleborg)
Invited key speaker at a conference arranged on International Women’s Day about the health effects from pornography consumption. Audience: parents and working professionals meeting with kids and youth.
Center women (Centerkvinnorna)
One out of three key speakers on pornography and how politicians can reduce young people’s access to explicit material. Other main speakers included Peter Svensson (Swedish activist and cofounder Huskurage) and Magdalena Mattebo (researcher at Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University). Audience: members of (C) including MP. Stockholm, Sweden.
Swedish County Administrative Boards (Länsstyrelsen Västmanland) and Children’s Advocacy Centers (Barnahus).
Invited key speaker at a conference informing parents and working professionals meeting with kids and youth on the health effects from pornography consumption.
Swedish Board of Health and Welfare (Socialdepartementet)
Consultation regarding The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention).
Uppsala City Library (Uppsala Stadsbibliotek)
Invited key panelist on civic courage together with Brian Palmer, former Harvard University lecturer and current teacher at Uppsala University. Conversation led by Sweden’s first female Archbishop Antje Jackelén, Uppsala, Sweden.
Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket)
Invited key speaker on kids, porn, and health. Arranged by Lova Gustafson (Case Officer and Regional Coordinator of the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit at the Swedish Migration Agency). Audience: Members of the Regional Anti-Human Trafficking Unit at the Swedish Migration Agency.
Youth Festival - The Netherlands
Invited international guest speaker (a total amount of 5 lectures given on pornography, prostitution, and the Nordic model). Arranged and moderated by NGO Exxpose in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
TV4 ”Malou Efter Tio”
A themed five days series: ”Porren - de ungas nya drog?” [Porn - young people’s new drug?] with national TV talk show “Malou Efter Tio”, a society-oriented program. Based on my coauthored book ”Visuell drog” [“Visual drug”]. Live TV interviews were conducted with many of the same youth and experts interviewed in the book.
Lunds University (Lunds Universitet)
Invited guest speaker about pornography and its impact on young people’s health to highlight the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Arranged and moderated by NGOs. Lund, Sweden.
Scandinavian Perspectives
Talk on prostitution policy, the Nordic model, and pornography consumption amongst youth. Other speakers: Patrik Cederlöf, national coordinator at the Swedish County Administrative Boards, and Ninna Mörner, coordinator of the Swedish Platform Civil Society Against Human Trafficking. Stockholm, Sweden.
Gothenburg University (Göteborgs Universitet)
Invited guest speaker about sex-trafficking, prostitution in Europe, and how to end demand for sexual services. Arranged and moderated by Global Students for Sustainability. Gothenburg, Sweden.
Liberala Kvinnor Stockholm (Liberal women Stockholm)
Talk on pornography and its impacts on young people’s health as part of a panel presentation participation including Endrit Mujaj (development leader at the Swedish County Administrative Boards). Stockholm, Sweden.
The Salvation Army Sweden
National leadership days. Presentation of the findings in my book, on youth and the consumption of pornography. Örebro, Sweden.
Örebro University (Örebro Universitet)
Invited guest speaker, on sex-trafficking and prostitution in Europe. Arranged and moderated by the student organization SOCIA (social studies and criminology) and Changing attitudes in Örebro, Sweden.
Malmö University (Malmö Universitet)
Invited guest speaker, on prostitution, the Nordic model, and pornography consumption amongst youth. Arranged and moderated by the Foreign Affairs Association in Malmö, Sweden.
Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society (MUCF)
Invited member of reference group consulting on a report concerning youth and sexual rights.
The Women’s Front (Kvinnefronten)
Invited panelist speaker, on the Scandinavian prostitution market and the Nordic model. Other panelist included: Julie Bindel (The Guardian), Rachel Moran (author of the book ”Paid for - my journey through prostitution”, and founder of SPACE), and Ruchira Gupta (founder of Indian NGO Apne Apa, Emmy awarded in 1996 for her documentary, ”The Selling of Innocents”). Oslo, Norway.
Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society (MUCF)
Invited member of reference group consulting on a report concerning youth and sexual rights.
Gemeinsam Gegen Menschenhandel
German anti-human trafficking network. International guest speaker, and consultation on the Nordic Model. Berlin, Germany.
Freedom has no price - Serbia
International guest speaker, on the sex purchase act, and its impact on the Swedish prostitution market. Other speakers included: Serbia's national coordinator in anti-human trafficking, Mitar Djuraskovicapprox. Serbia.
Ocean Young Klara (Ocean Unga Klara)
Lumor and Unga Klara's theatre production partly based on my co-authored book Visuell drog [Visual drug], about porn, addiction, intimacy, relationships, including a one-time panel discussion with the Director and Script Writer Paula Stenström Öhman.
Center of Knowledge Development
Invited moderator and guest speaker. Conference on anxiolysis, sex, and prostitution (ångestdämpning, sex och prostitution). Arranged by: Centrum för kunskapsutveckling (Center of Knowledge development). Stockholm, Sweden.
Östhammar Municipality (Östhammar Kommun)
Hired by Östhammar County in Sweden to educate all public school students (age 10-16), teachers, and parents. On online activities- and risks, such as pornography, grooming, chatting, gaming, and social media. Östhammar, Sweden.
Lunds University (Lunds Universitet)
Invited guest speaker, on the prostitution market in Europe. Arranged and moderated by Foreign Affairs Association in Lund. Lund, Sweden.
Moldova Freedom Festival
Invited international guest speaker, on the nordic model and its possible impact on Moldova. Audience: Border police, representatives from the educational secretariat in Cahul, and the Mayor of Cahul. Cahul, Moldova.