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The mother of a 16 year old girl who died falling from a balcony in Malmö says her daughter was a victim of an so called honour killing and blames social services and school authorities for what happened.

After the government pledged money to help provide protection and support to those victims of honour-related oppression, we hear from the President of a women`s Forum who says Swedish authoririties have been poor at spotting the warning signs and preventing honour crimes but matters are improving.

Also in the programme, we hear from an organisation which helps immigrant women in need.

The mother of a 16 year old girl who died falling from a balcony in Malmö says her daughter was a victim of an so called honour killing and blames social services and school authorities for what happened.

After the government pledged money to help provide protection and support to those victims of honour-related oppression, we hear from the President of a women`s Forum who says Swedish authoririties have been poor at spotting the warning signs and preventing honour crimes but matters are improving.

Also in the programme, we hear from an organisation which helps immigrant women in need.

The changing face of Sweden. We look at the concrete effect demographic changes will have.

Is Big Brother watching you? As governments track suspected terrorists - some Swedish groups say your personal integrity is at risk.

The changing face of Sweden. We look at the concrete effect demographic changes will have.

Is Big Brother watching you? As governments track suspected terrorists - some Swedish groups say your personal integrity is at risk.

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The Swedish government has backed down in its plans to limit private sick leave insurance policies.

More than just IKEA... Stockholm recently hosted its annual furniture fair. With a guest appearance by one of Italys top designers.

And how will climate change affect international development co-operation? We take a closer look.

The Swedish government has backed down in its plans to limit private sick leave insurance policies.

More than just IKEA... Stockholm recently hosted its annual furniture fair. With a guest appearance by one of Italys top designers.

And how will climate change affect international development co-operation? We take a closer look.

Playing hooky from school is about to get harder. If the Minister for Education gets his way, the police will be able to throw the book at skivers.

Swedish trade unions are collaborating to highlight the situation of their colleagues in Zimbabwe. As Zimbabwe prepares to go to the polls, there`s no mincing of words on Swedish soil.

Schlager fever is raging! From teenage pop to a golden oldie - Sweden is Eurovision mad. But what`s it all about?

Playing hooky from school is about to get harder. If the Minister for Education gets his way, the police will be able to throw the book at skivers.

Swedish trade unions are collaborating to highlight the situation of their colleagues in Zimbabwe. As Zimbabwe prepares to go to the polls, there`s no mincing of words on Swedish soil.

Schlager fever is raging! From teenage pop to a golden oldie - Sweden is Eurovision mad. But what`s it all about?