News
Statement by the EU Presidency on the presidential elections in Iran
In a statement on the presidential elections in Iran, the Czech Presidency expressed concern about the alleged irregularities during the electoral process and outbreaks of violence after the official election results were declared.
Child rights training programme - Eastern Europe
The Office of the Children’s Ombudsman in Sweden and Sida invite you to an international Training Programme on “The Rights of the Child - a practical approach”. September 28 - October 16, 2009. The closing date for application is May 31, 2009.
Sweden says "I do" to same-sex marriage
Sweden becomes the seventh country in the world to wholly embrace gender-neutral marriage.
In Focus
EU NGO Forum to address violence
The 11th European Union - NGO Forum on Human Rights will be held in Sweden this year as part of the Swedish presidency of the European Union. The Forum will be dedicated to child rights with a special focus on violence against children.
Sweden reviewed by the UN Human Rights Committee
Sweden's compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) has been reviewed by the UN Human Rights Committee.
