Monica Carlsson was born in a small town in Northern Sweden. Monica’s political commitment was founded on her willingness to work for justice, solidarity and equality. Her involvement in political issues at the local as well as county council level ran through her entire adult life and took serious pace when she took up the position of Gender Commissioner at Norrbotten County Council in 2002.
Monica also had a strong international commitment and was among others president of the AER Permanent Committee for Equality, where she focused on women’s rights, gender equality and enhanced human rights.
She will always be remembered as a beautiful, humorous and eager woman who is proud to fight for justice, equality and solidarity. As a person, easy-going and humorous, eager for everything and everyone and very easy to hang out with.
In the circle of her children, she fell asleep on April 3 after a short illness.
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