Hand in Hand for Women participated in Järvaveckan 2025!

Hand in Hand for Women amplifies the voices of foreign-born women at Järvaveckan 2025 in Spånga!

During Järvaveckan 2025, Hand in Hand for Women actively participated to highlight the perspectives and experiences of foreign-born women. Our chairperson, Hacer Korucu, spoke in a panel discussion where she addressed the structural barriers that foreign-born women face in the labor market – and why it is high time for change.

Our message: “Value foreign-born women in the labor market – we are here, we want to work!”

In her speech, Hacer described the many challenges women face:

• Lack of adequate information and support regarding rights and navigating the labor market.

• Unequal competition – where linguistic and cultural barriers make it nearly impossible to compete on equal terms.

• Long and complicated validation and bridging processes.

• Discrimination based on appearance, background, and language level.

• Lack of career guidance and inclusive work environments.

Our message to policymakers:

• Collaborate more with civil society especially with organizations founded by foreign-born women.

• Create new employment opportunities specifically targeted toward women.

• Simplify and speed up validation and recognition processes.

• Highlight good examples and provide financial support to companies that actively hire foreign-born women, for instance through tax incentives.

• Distribute clear information about labor rights in multiple languages.

• Strengthen anti-discrimination laws and make it easier for women to report discrimination.

• Monitor workplaces to ensure safety and equality.

The power of women through community

Through our Creative Women initiative, we build networks where foreign-born women empower one another, share experiences, and find solutions together. We believe in the power of female solidarity and that every woman has the right to reach her full potential.