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I don’t recognize Sweden anymore

Sweden’s failed integration creates ‘parallel societies’, says PM after riots

How Talking With Strangers Can Boost Your Sense Of Well-Being

Integration in Sweden

The 17 global goals


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Globala målen

Mål 10 - Minskad ojämlikhet

Mål 16 - Fredliga och inkluderande samhällen

Fakta om globala målen

Kompis Sverige

IIS- Individens Integration i Samhället

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