Inga Thorsson

Inga Margarethe Thorsson, née Sjöbäck (3 July 1915 – 15 January 1994) was a Swedish politician (Social Democrat). Thorsson held various significant roles throughout her career in both national and international spheres. She served as the secretary and later the chairperson of Social Democratic Women in Sweden, and held leadership positions in social welfare and foreign affairs. Thorsson was the Swedish ambassador to Israel from 1964 to 1966 and later directed the Social Development Division at the UN Centre for Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs. She also chaired multiple Swedish committees, including those related to health, environmental issues, and disarmament. Thorsson represented Sweden in the United Nations General Assembly and served as a delegate to several UN bodies, playing a key role in international disarmament and development initiatives. Her international influence extended to leadership roles in various UN committees and peace organizations, emphasizing her commitment to disarmament and global peace efforts.

Early life Thorsson was born on 3 July 1915 in Malmö, Sweden, the son of Eduard Sjöbäck and his wife Edith (née Bagger-Jörgensen). She passed studentexamen in 1933, attended the Royal Advanced Female Teachers' Seminary in 1936 and the Royal Central Gymnastics Institute in 1938. Honorary Doctor of Philosophy, University of Gothenburg (1987)