Content about democracy and human rights
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Uppsala meeting of task force for Jewish life in Sweden
On 20 September, the task force for Jewish life in Sweden held its fifth meeting. The topic was rising antisemitism, with a special focus on social media and how it affects Jewish schoolchildren in Sweden.
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Sweden's National Statement at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
National Statement at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) delivered by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard on behalf of Sweden. New York, September 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Global Partnership Statement on Gendered Disinformation
The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of Australia, Chile, Denmark, France, Iceland, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Venezuela: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on recent post-election developments
The European Union remains extremely concerned about the deepening political crisis in Venezuela.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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New Swedish support to free and independent media in Venezuela
As a result of the disputed election in Venezuela and as part of an upcoming initiative aiming to improve conditions for free elections, the Swedish Government intends to increase its support to freedom of expression, freedom of the press and independent media in Venezuela by SEK 10 million.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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LGBTIQ people’s rights and opportunities are on the agenda
Everyone has the right to be themselves without risking violence, harassment or discrimination. LGBTIQ people’s equal rights and opportunities are a priority issue for the Government, and development of a new action plan is under way. The Government is also implementing a large number of other initiatives in this area.
Published · Article from Paulina Brandberg, Ministry of Employment
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Government increases support to vulnerable and persecuted journalists
The Government has decided to support the Reporters Shield initiative with SEK 5 million over a two-year period. Reporters Shield is a new long-term support programme that provides legal support to journalists and other media actors operating in repressive environments when they are targeted by baseless lawsuits.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Action programme against men’s violence against women, domestic violence and honour-based violence and oppression
The Government is now presenting an action programme to prevent and combat men’s violence against women, domestic violence, honour-based violence and oppression, and prostitution and human trafficking for the period 2024–2026. The programme contains over 130 initiatives and measures to be undertaken on a broad front at national, regional and local level. The efforts will also be strengthened in four special priority areas for development.
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Meeting of task force for Jewish life in Sweden
On Tuesday 4 June, the task force for Jewish life in Sweden held its fourth meeting, which focused on education. Invited representatives of schools, universities, other higher education institutions and liberal adult education attended the meeting.
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Sweden’s regional strategy for the Syria crisis 2024–2026
This regional strategy for the Syria crisis forms part of Sweden’s overall development and foreign policy and will help to strengthen local resilience among the Syrian population, Syrian refugees and vulnerable groups in the refugee-hosting communities of neighbouring countries Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye, all of which are major regional recipients of Syrian refugees.
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Innocent Swedes now back home after imprisonment in Iran
Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi, the two Swedish citizens wrongfully imprisoned in Iran, have come home to Sweden.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Strategy for international civilian crisis management and peace promotion 2024–2028
Sweden’s strategy for civilian crisis management and peace promotion is a part of the governance of Sweden’s collective development, foreign and security policy. The strategy will contribute to strengthening the multilateral organisations’ capability to prevent, predict, manage and resolve crises and conflicts and help promote sustainable peace, security, democracy and increased respect for human rights and freedoms and the rule of law.
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Government adopts new regional strategy for Syria crisis
The Government has adopted a new regional strategy for the Syria crisis. It comprises SEK 880 million over three years and is being implemented by Sida. Sweden’s engagement is aimed at supporting the Syrian population in Syria, Syrian refugees and vulnerable groups in host societies in the neighbouring countries Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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EU adopts new sanctions regime against repression in Russia
The EU has adopted a new sanctions regime in response to increasing political repression in Russia. In light of the decision, 19 natural persons and one entity have been added to the sanctions list.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Major conference on Belarus in Stockholm on 21–22 May
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies have organised a conference on Belarus to strengthen dialogue with Belarusian democratic forces in exile.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Parisa Liljestrand, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture
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Imprisoned trade union leader Sithar Chhim awarded Government’s international prize for human rights and democracy
This year’s Per Anger Prize went to Sithar Chhim, who fights for democracy and respect for human rights in Cambodia. Minister for Culture Parisa Liljestrand presented the award on 25 April during a ceremony at the Living History Forum.
Published · Article from Parisa Liljestrand, Ministry of Culture
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We are now increasing aid for press freedom – more should follow suit
Today, on World Press Freedom Day, the Government announced that it is expanding and deepening our work for press freedom around the world through several key actors. Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Minister for Culture Parisa Liljestrand, opinion piece, Expressen, 3 May 2024.
Published · Opinion piece from Johan Forssell, Parisa Liljestrand, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture
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Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the Summit for Democracy 2024
Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the Summit for Democracy in Seoul, South Korea, 20 March 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation activities in the areas of human rights and freedoms, democracy and the rule of law 2024–2028
The objective of Sweden’s international development assistance is to create preconditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and under oppression. Internationally agreed principles on aid and development effectiveness will be applied.
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Speech by Carl-Oskar Bohlin at the Summit for Democracy 2024
Speech by Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin at the Summit for Democracy in Seoul, South Korea, 18 March 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence