Karin Hansson (on leave)
Karin Hansson is the National Coordinator for the Swedish members of International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN) since 2015. As a national coordinator, Karin works to provide support, increase visibility and develop networks and professional platforms for ICORN cities and ICORN writers, journalists and artists in Sweden.
Between 2013 and 2017, Karin was Strategic Manager for The House of the Free Speech, Växjö, a cultural house with focus to make literature and culture available and provide platforms for creating meetings, engagement and development. The House worked closely with ICORN as a member and in projects nationally and internationally.
Karin was also voluntarily involved in Tjejzonen, an organization aimed to support and reduce mental illness among young girls, in Hejfestivalen - a cultural festival for integration in Stockholm, and is a Board Member of Svenska PEN.