SDGs in Logistics

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Equality between men and women is a fundamental constitutional norm and an explicit policy objective in Sweden. Gender equality issues became a separate policy domain in the 1970’s. The ultimate goal for the gender equality policy is for women and men to have the same opportunities, rights and responsibilities in all areas of life, including the social, the economic and the political life.

To get more women to choose vocational training and work in transportation and logistics is ongoing, as well as getting more men to choose nursing, for example. The target is 40/60 in where the transportation field aims to get at least 40% women in their training.

To promote gender equality in training, there must be both male and female educators across the line and an understanding among colleagues that this benefits students and peers.

With material from the Ministry of Education we will work with the educators to promote awareness and help them take further steps in their understanding, attitudes and implementation of a more equal workplace.

Source: https://swedishgenderequalityagency.se/gender-equality-in-sweden/sub-goal-3-gender-equal-education/ 

Vinnova is Sweden’s innovation agency. Its purpose is to build Sweden's innovation capacity and contribute to sustainable growth. Their vision is that Sweden is an innovative force in a sustainable world. They have written a report on Transport and gender: https://www.vinnova.se/publikationer/jamstalldhet-och-transportsystemet/