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– Of course, it is remarkable that we end so low in this report. I think it is a wake-up call, that we are one of the richest countries in the world, but we still have children in Sweden who are not feeling well, says Åsa Lindhagen (MP), Minister for Gender Equality and responsible for children’s rights policy on Swedish Radio.
The UNICEF report is based on several different surveys conducted in 38 of the richest countries in the world.
In terms of mental moon, Sweden finishes 22nd.
– It can be appearance between girls, demands in school, concerns about the future, climate change, I will get a job. Then we also increase the gaps in Sweden and increase the growing conditions, it can also negatively affect the health of children, says Åsa Lindhagen.
Sweden in 10th place
When UNICEF has combined all parts of the survey, Sweden ranks 10th.
Pernilla Baralt from Unicef Sweden tells SR that Sweden can do more:
– We have all the conditions in this country, economically, socially and environmentally. There is no reason why we shouldn’t be at the top, he says.
According to the report, which is based on research conducted before the corona pandemic, it is best to grow in the Netherlands. Denmark and Norway are in second and third place.
According to the report, the countries with the worst growth are the United States, Bulgaria and Chile.
