Democracy and human rights
Human rights are universal and apply to everyone. They establish that all human beings, irrespective of country, culture and context, are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Democracy policy includes general elections, measures to strengthen and protect the individual’s opportunities for influence, and measures to promote and guarantee respect for human rights. Human rights, democracy and the rule of law will also permeate all Swedish foreign policy.
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Working for women’s rights more difficult in many countries
According to a new report from the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, the space for women’s rights defenders is shrinking in many countries. On 5 June, Sweden’s Permanent Representation to the European Union showcased the report at a meeting with the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation and other organisations working in the area.
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International conference in Stockholm on men and gender equality
On 15–16 May, Sweden and Minister for Children, the Elderly and Gender Equality Lena Hallengren hosted the 4th International Conference on Men and Equal Opportunities (ICMEO) in Stockholm. Among the 300 participants were several European gender equality ministers, researchers and representatives of government agencies and civil society. The role and responsibility of men and boys in gender equality efforts was in focus, as well as how we change social norms that have negative effects.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in Burundi
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in Burundi, 24 May 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Peace and Security in Africa
National statement delivered by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin Nyoni on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Peace and Security in Africa, 23 May 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, 22 May 2018, New York.
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Speech by Lena Hallengren at ICMEO– International Conference on Men and Equal Opportunities in Stockholm
Stockholm 15 May 2018. Check against delivery.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on UNSMIL/Libya
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNSMIL/Libya, 21 May 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on upholding international law within the context of international peace and security
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on upholding international law within the context of the maintenance of international peace and security, 17 May 2018, New York.
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Opening Address by Minister for Culture and Democracy Alice Bah Kuhnke at the Dag Hammarskjöld and the United Nations Seminar on 16 May
Berlin, 16 May 2018. Check against delivery.
· Speech from Ministry of Culture
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on UNIOGBIS/Guinea-Bissau
National statement delivered by Minister Counsellor Joakim Vaverka on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in Guinea-Bissau, 16 May 2018, New York.
