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Stina Svensson

Stina Svensson (born 1970) is a Swedish politician, who served as spokesperson of the Feminist Initiative party from March 2011 to 2015, with Gudrun Schyman and then Sissela Nordling Blanco.

Biography

Born in Linköping, she has had a number of occupations, working, among other things, as a student assistant, assisting lighting technician, metal lather, and tour technician for Gothenburg City Theatre. Svensson lives in Gothenburg, and has a bachelor's degree in pedagogy, specializing on public health. [1] [2]

Chosen as spokesperson of the feminist political party Feminist Initiative in March 2011, she is a candidate for the Riksdag in the September 2014 general election. She has also been active in LGBTQ advocacy. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Fi:s talespersoner" (in Swedish). Feminist Initiative. Archived from the original on 18 November 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  2. Wallin, Evalisa (27 March 2011). "Doldisar FI:s nya talespersoner". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 September 2014.