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Joanna Rubinstein

Swedish UNHCR chair who visited Epstein's island in 2012; resigned Feb 2026.

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Swedish nonprofit executive who served as chair of Sweden for UNHCR. DOJ-released EFTA documents revealed she visited Epstein's private island (Little St. James) in 2012 with her family, after his 2008 conviction. Emailed Epstein afterward describing the stay positively. Resigned February 2, 2026.

In 2015, Rubinstein was appointed to head the US branch of the World Childhood Foundation, an organization founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden to protect children from sexual abuse. She held this position despite having visited Epstein's island three years earlier while aware of his conviction. Stockholm School of Economics later acknowledged receiving 5 million SEK from Epstein, triple what was previously disclosed.

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Chair, Sweden for UNHCR
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Joanna Rubinstein is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Political Donations (68)

Cross-referenced against FEC Schedule A (individual contributions). Name matching does not confirm identity.

$60,247.25 across 68 contributions (19922025)
Democrat: $48,058OTH: $6,189.25Republican: $6,000

Top Recipients

DNC SERVICES CORPORATION/DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEEDEM
$13,700
Richard M. RomeroDEMHouse
$6,000
John F KerryDEMPresident
$6,000
Michelle Lujan GrishamDEMHouse
$5,000
Jeff BingamanDEMSenate
$4,000

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About Joanna Rubinstein

Who is Joanna Rubinstein?

Swedish nonprofit executive who served as chair of Sweden for UNHCR. DOJ-released EFTA documents revealed she visited Epstein's private island (Little St. James) in 2012 with her family, after his 2008 conviction. Emailed Epstein afterward describing the stay positively. Resigned February 2, 2026. In 2015, Rubinstein was appointed to head the US branch of the World Childhood Foundation, an organization founded by Queen Silvia of Sweden to protect children from sexual abuse. She held this position despite having visited Epstein's island three years earlier while aware of his conviction. Stockholm School of Economics later acknowledged receiving 5 million SEK from Epstein, triple what was previously disclosed.

What is Joanna Rubinstein's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

Joanna Rubinstein appears in 129 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.

Is Joanna Rubinstein in the Epstein files?

Yes. Joanna Rubinstein is referenced in 129 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.

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