The government awards a gold medal to Jonas Gardell

Published 1 August 2024 at 16.35

Cultural news. The government has decided to award the LGBTQ profile Jonas Gardell the reward medal in gold of the 8th size with the inscription Illis quorum meruere labores.

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The government writes in his justification that Gardell “has had a pioneering role in raising LGBTQI+ issues through his artistry”.

Actress Christina Schollin receives the same award.

– It is a great pleasure for me as the Minister of Culture to announce that some of the government's top awards are being awarded to two cultural creators who have meant so much to the Swedish cultural offering, as well as Anders Wall who, through his many years of philanthropy, has provided decisive support for young talents in several different fields, says culture minister Parisa Liljestrand (M) in a statement.

During a “summer coffee” on Thursday, the government presented additional gay initiatives, apart from those already started. The government is increasing support for the work of municipalities and regions to “promote the equal rights and opportunities of LGBTQI people”. At the same time, the Holocaust Authority Forum for Living History is tasked with developing knowledge support for public activities on “equal rights and opportunities for LGBTQI people”. The government also presented a new national strategy against HIV, AIDS and some other sexually transmitted infections.

The Illis Quorum Medal was instituted in 1785 and is the oldest government medal. The inscription means “To those whose deeds deserve it”. The medal is used to reward efforts for cultural, scientific and other public benefit purposes. The medal is available in gold and in eighteenth, twelfth, eighth and fifth sizes. It is awarded to an average of eight people per year.

©&nbsp ;Magnus Liljegren

The government presented several new LGBTQ initiatives during its “summer coffee” on Thursday.