Madeleine is a Global Communications Executive from Sweden though she travels abroad extensively.  Tune in to this episode as Madeleine shares ways the Swedish address societal issues that forward the aims of protecting the environment, promoting education and balancing parental childcare rights, including:

*  commuting by bicycle and rail

*  free college education with a stipend

*  parental leave for both parents, with mandatory requirements for fathers 

Also hear us talk about Sweden’s choices for getting through the pandemic, requirements for military training, and view of marijuana. 

About the World Childhood Foundation 

Queen Silvia of Sweden founded World Childhood in 1999 to safeguard the right of children to a safe and loving childhood, and to work in particular to improve the living conditions for children at risk of becoming victims of violence or sexual abuse.

Get Involved/volunteer: https://childhood.org/ 

Donate/buy a childhood bracelet/become a corporate sponsor: https://childhood.org/support-us/ 

About your host, Cynthia Ribas:

Cynthia is a corporate lawyer and trial attorney with over 30 years experience representing people and businesses in both domestic and international matters. She currently serves as outside general counsel to small and medium-sized companies, representing them in a broad range of transactional and dispute resolution concerns.

Learn more and connect with/follow Cynthia:

* At website: https://www.ribaslegal.com

* On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-ribas-64a02930/ 

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Vale la Pena is the philanthropic arm of Cynthia's law practice, Ribas Legal. This podcast is committed to grassroots philanthropy in support of humanitarian causes for people, animals and the environment. We thank you for listening, watching and taking such action with the spotlit nonprofit organizations as we hope you will find truly Worth Your While.