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Sweden examines the ban on virginity tests to protect against crime of honor

Sweden examines the ban on virginity tests to protect against crime of honor

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The Swedish government is working on criminalizing virginity tests in order to protect girls and young women from crimes to “honor”, well -founded sources on Wednesday Agence France press.

The Swedish police authority defines such a crime as: A crime is aimed at someone, often a relative who, according to the perceptions of the perpetrator and other relatives or the group, has the honor of the perpetrator, family or group.

According to the social styrels Social Services Administration, ministers discuss the implementation of a criminal system for those who work in “virginity control”, issue “virginity certificate” and carry out operations to restore the hymen.

The World Health Organization, which banned such medical practices in 2018, has announced that the above have no scientific basis and violate the sexual integrity of women.

Police officers work near the scene, in which, according to the police, according to the police at Vaksala Square in Uppsala, Sweden, April 29, 2025.

“These suggestions aim to punish these actions and to have their perpetrators condemned, which is currently not the case,” said social styrks.

What is “virginity test”?

“So-called” virginity tests “also as a hymen,” two-finger “or per vaginal investigation-a gynecological inspection of female genitals that are carried out in the wrong belief that she can reliably determine whether a woman or a girl has vaginal traffic,” said the United Nations. “Practice is a long -term tradition that is documented in at least 20 countries and extends all regions of the world. For various reasons, women and girls are often subjected to virginity tests, including inquiries from parents or potential partners to establish marriage or even potential employers.”

“What is particularly honorable oppression is her collective aspect, in which the sexuality of a woman is perceived as a matter in relation to the whole family,” said Sweden's Equality Minister Nina Larsson.

“This represents a serious violation of the personal integrity of women and young girls,” she said on April 22, a press conference.

The new legislation could come into force in December 2025.



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