Content about democracy and human rights
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Speech by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the European Council on Foreign Relations
Stockholm, June 8, 2023 Check against delivery
Published · Speech from Ulf Kristersson , Prime Minister's Office
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Opening speech at the 2023 Stockholm Internet Forum
The Swedish Ambassador for Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Cecilia Ruthström-Ruin gave an opening speech on 30 May at the 2023 Stockholm Internet Forum. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Ministry for Foreign Affairs condemns execution of Swedish citizen in Iran
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned Iran’s acting Ambassador today, Saturday 6 May, to protest against the execution of Swedish citizen Habib Chaab earlier in the day.
Published · Press release from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Conference on Institutional Protection of Fundamental Rights in Times of Crises
On 20–21 April, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) will hold a conference in Lund, focusing on institutional protection of human rights in times of crisis.
Published · Press release from Paulina Brandberg , Ministry of Employment
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Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU and European Commission to co-host high level conference on LGBTIQ people’s equal rights
On 12 April, participants from throughout the EU will gather to jointly identify and share experiences from their work promoting LGBTIQ people’s rights and opportunities. It will also serve as a springboard for continued work on the EU strategy for LGBTIQ people’s equal rights.
Published · Press release from Paulina Brandberg , Ministry of Employment
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Prime Minister taking part in global democracy summit
The second Summit for Democracy is taking place on 29–30 March. Sweden is represented at the virtual summit and several side events by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell and Minister for Culture Parisa Liljestrand.
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A collaborative working group on the conditions for the Jewish minority in Sweden
The Swedish Government has decided to appoint a collaborative working group on the conditions for the Jewish minority. The aim is to vigorously combat antisemitism and to strengthen the conditions for Jewish life in Sweden.
Published · Article from Ministry of Culture , Ministry of Health and Social Affairs , Prime Minister's Office
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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance stronger as Sweden hands over Presidency
On 28 February, Croatia took over the Presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) from Sweden. The main priorities of the Swedish Presidency were to contribute to strengthening the structure of the IHRA and increase the organisation’s impact.
Published · Article from Ulf Kristersson , Ministry of Culture , Prime Minister's Office
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Ministerial Statement on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day
The following is a statement from the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union.
Published · Statement from Tobias Billström , Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Summary Report – International Conference on the Genocide of the Roma and Combating Antigypsyism
The Summary Report of the International Conference on the Genocide of the Roma and Combating Antigypsyism has been finalised.
Published · Article from Ministry of Culture
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Follow-up Report – Pledges presented at the Malmö Forum
The first follow-up report of the pledges made at the Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism in 2021 has been finalised.
Published · Article from Ministry of Culture
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Action programme to combat antisemitism
The action programmes intend to complement the National plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, and include both measures aimed at bringing to light and combating each form of racism, and measures aimed at combating racism at large.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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Action programme to combat racism against Sami
The action programmes intend to complement the National plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, and include both measures aimed at bringing to light and combating each form of racism, and measures aimed at combating racism at large.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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Action programme to combat Islamophobia
The action programmes intend to complement the National plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, and include both measures aimed at bringing to light and combating each form of racism, and measures aimed at combating racism at large.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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Action programme to combat antigypsyism
The action programmes intend to complement the National plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, and include both measures aimed at bringing to light and combating each form of racism, and measures aimed at combating racism at large.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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Action programme to combat Afrophobia
The action programmes intend to complement the National plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, and include both measures aimed at bringing to light and combating each form of racism, and measures aimed at combating racism at large.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Employment
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EU external democracy action in focus as State Secretary Diana Janse attends report launch in Brussels
State Secretary for International Development Cooperation Diana Janse will be in Brussels on 31 January to participate in a meeting on the EU’s external democracy action. During the conference, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), will launch a report commissioned by Sweden ahead of its Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Freedom of expression and freedom to demonstrate in Sweden
In Sweden, freedom of expression and demonstration are protected by the Constitution. Freedom of expression is one of the foundations of the Swedish state. Freedom of expression, freedom of information, freedom to demonstrate and freedom of assembly are therefore central rights in our democracy. The individual’s right to freedom of religion is also strongly protected by the Constitution.
Published · Article from Ministry of Justice