Birgitta Ohlsson, the minister responsible for democracy issues, photo: Martina Huber/Government Offices
Government action plan against violent extremism
On 9 December, the minister responsible for democracy issues, Birgitta Ohlsson, presented the Government's action plan to protect democracy against violent extremism. The action plan consists of 15 measures and SEK 62 million is being set aside in 2012-2014 to strengthen preventive work.
"I am proud to present the first Swedish action plan against violent extremism. We must defend the cornerstones of democracy, including the rule of law, freedom of expression and other fundamental human rights," says Birgitta Ohlsson.
Per Anger prize to imprisoned human rights defender in Iran
Lawyer and human rights activist Narges Mohammadi from Iran has been awarded the 2011 Per Anger Prize for her efforts on behalf of human rights and especially the rights of women. Since 2004 the Living History Forum awards the Per Anger Prize to a person who has made great contributions to democracy and humanitarian work. The Prize Award Ceremony will take place at Kulturhuset on Monday 14 November in connection with the Human Rights Days event. The prize will be awarded by Minister for Integration Erik Ullenhag.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs reports on the human rights situation in countries around the world
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs compiles reports on compliance with human rights in all countries of the world. The reports have been publicly available since 2003 and are available on the Government website for human rights, www.manskligarattigheter.se.
In 2010 the Ministry for Foreign Affairs examined the human rights situation worldwide. The reports for 2010 will be presented on 7 July 2011.
Swedish report of Protection of National Minorities submitted to the Council of Europe
Sweden submitted the third report to the Council of Europe under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities on 1 June, 2011. The report contains measures and changes put in place since the second Swedish report was submitted in 2006.
The level of ambition for minority policy has been raised further and follow-up of work on minority policy has been intensified since then.
The monitoring process of the Council of Europe is an important tool in this work.
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Ministry of Employment,
27 May 2011
We must fight hatred together -
Ministry of Education and Research,
12 May 2011
Action plan to prevent young people from being forced into marriage -
Ministry for Foreign Affairs,
29 March 2011
The Internet - a question of human rights
The Swedish Government's website on human rights
with facts, news and policies on Human Rights in Sweden and international conventions.
Human Rights in Sweden's Foreign Policy
Concern for international law and human rights permeates Sweden's actions as a member of the United Nations, of the EU and other bodies, and in Sweden's bilateral contacts.
Children's rights
The objective of children's rights policy is that children and young people are to be respected and to have opportunities for development and security and also for participation and influence.
Disabilities
The objectives of disability policy are: a social community based on diversity; a society designed to allow people with disabilities of all ages full participation in the life of the community; equal opportunities in life for girls and boys, women and men with disabilities.
