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Here is the programme for the Swedish Forum for Human Rights in Uppsala. Click on More search options below and tick the box English to see the part of the program that is in English. Below each title is a short description of the seminar. Click on More information to get a longer description and a presentation of the participants.
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Leilani Farha and The Shift
Mänskliga Rättighetsdagarna, Lisa Pelling, Leilani Farha
Wednesday April 21, 2021 15:30 - 16:30 1 - Live från UKK
Mänskliga Rättighetsdagarna, Teckenspråkstolkas, Skrivtolkas / Har undertext
Leilani Farha is the founder of The Shift, a housing initiative and worldwide movement aimed at reclaiming the right to housing. In this seminar, we will hear from Farha about what role The Shift plays in the fight for the right to housing as a human right, as well as what future possibilities and challenges we are facing.
Murar, vägspärrar, rivna hus – preventiv närvaro och hopp
Ekumeniska följeslagarprogrammet i Palestina och Israel, Följeslagare från Ekumeniska följeslagarprogrammet, Personer drabbade av ockupationen på Västbanken, Koordinator Följeslagarprogrammet,
Wednesday April 21, 2021 15:30 - 16:30 3
Ekumeniska följeslagarprogrammet i Palestina och Israel
Husrivningar, rörelserestriktioner, landkonfiskering och
tvångsförflyttning. Det är verklighet för många palestinier på Västbanken. Det
här är ett seminarium om hinder och problem, men också om hopp. Vi får möta
människor som vill förändra, som kräver sina rättigheter – med ickevåldsliga
medel. Vi får också kunskap om hur vi genom följeslagarmetoden kan vara med och
göra skillnad.
I choose peace: youth stories from the Horn of Africa to Sweden
Föreningen för Utvecklingsfrågor
Wednesday April 21, 2021 15:30 - 16:30 4
Life & Peace Institute (LPI), the Swedish Development Forum (FUF), the National Council of Swedish Youth Organizations (LSU)
Through inspirational stories we would like to invite you to an hour focused on the role that young people play in contributing to peaceful societies. This despite the fact that many young people - often due to where in the world, or in Sweden, they live - have personal experiences of violence in their local environment. Come and listen to young changemakers, from the Horn of Africa to Sweden, who choose peace instead of violence and challenge yourself by asking the question: how can I contribute to a more peaceful society where I live?
The Per Anger Prize 2021
Ingrid Lomfors, S’bu Innocent Zikode, Amanda Lind, Marika Griehsel
Wednesday April 21, 2021 15:30 - 16:30 6
Forum för levande historia
The Per Anger Prize is an international prize, established by the Swedish Government to promote initiatives supporting human rights and democracy. The prize is awarded anually by The Living History Forum.Digital live ceremony where this years prize winner, the human rights defender S’bu Innocent Zikode from South Africa, receives the award from the Minister for Culture and Democracy Amanda Lind.Host: Marika Griehsel, correspondent in Africa for SVT for 15 years, documentary filmmaker and news anchor. Sändningen direktsänds från Van der Nootska palatset i Stockholm och textas på svenska.
The right to a nationality - the right to human rights
UNHCR Norden och Baltikum , Jehna Al-Moushahidi, Representant - UNHCR Northern Europe
Wednesday April 21, 2021 15:00 - 15:30 Globala scenen
UNHCR, Swedish Organization Against Statelessness, Skrivtolkas / Har undertext
This seminar will allow interested parties to explore the right to a nationality as a fundamental right of everyone - wherever they may reside, legally or illegally - also widely seen as a gateway right to the enjoyment of other basic rights, including the right to work, education, health care, reside and return to home country. The objective of the seminar is to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of how not having a nationality hinders individuals from enjoying their very basic rights that most people take for granted and why statelessness should primarily be seen as a violation of the human right to a nationality.
Living under occupation – perspectives from Western Sahara and Palestine
Emmaus Sthlm, Joseph Schechla, Maglaha Hama, Moara Assis Crivelente, Mohamed Mayara, Rania Madi, Ibtihal Alaloul
Wednesday April 21, 2021 14:00 - 15:00 4
Emmaus Stockholm
How is life under occupation? Movement restrictions, separated families and discrimination are everyday aspects of life for the people of Western Sahara and many Palestinians. In this seminar, we will hear from people currently living in occupied territories about their situation and their resistance work to fight the ongoing human rights violations.
How does climate change impact on gender equality?
Diakonia
Wednesday April 21, 2021 13:30 - 14:00 Globala scenen
Diakonia
A 6-country comparison on impact of climate change and disaster on gender equality and it´s effectiveness. From the data it is evident that women suffer more severe impacts of climate change and that climate change accentuate gender inequalities. In some instances, though, climate change, disrupted traditional norms and roles to the point where previously gender prescribed roles now were shared. Gender blind interventions can reinforce inequalities, and limit the effectiveness.
This place has meaning: Heritage as a method for changing communities
Adam Norman, Tina Lindström, Gulshera Khan, Mildred Ayere
Wednesday April 21, 2021 12:30 - 13:30 5
Kalmar läns museum
Cultural heritage can be used to maintain structural discrimination. In this seminar, Kalmar County Museum instead will highlight the positive power of cultural heritage for the development of society. With examples from collaborative projects from i.e. South Africa and Kenya we show how place, cultural heritage and human rights together can create room for reflection and positive change in issues related to land ownership, xenophobia and racism.
Seminariet livesändes och är ännu inte tillgängligt att se i efterhand.
Who is left behind? - Better data for inclusive development
Claudia Arenas, Florence Syevuo, Joakim Stymne, Linus Bengtsson
Wednesday April 21, 2021 12:30 - 13:30 6
ForumCiv
The most important commitment in the 2030 Agenda is to ‘leave no one behind’. When available data is visualised, it becomes clear that the possibilities to benefit from progress and enjoy human rights is often dependent on where you live. But available statistics are not always inclusive. Welcome to a discussion on how we improve and use data to make better decisions so that the realisation of human rights is not dependent on where you may live.
Filmvisning: National Black Theater of Sweden och RFSL Newcomers Performing Arts Group
Mänskliga Rättighetsdagarna, Nancy Ofori, Raymond Peroti, Senait Imbaye
Wednesday April 21, 2021 10:30 - 11:30 1 - Live från UKK
Mänskliga Rättighetsdagarna i samarbete med National Black Theater of Sweden och RFSL Newcomers Performing Arts Group, Teckenspråkstolkas, Skrivtolkas / Har undertext
Under digitala Mänskliga Rättighetsdagarna kan du som besökare ta del av dramaprojektet Home/less som är skriven av RFSL Newcomers Performing Arts Project samt nyskrivna texter av National Black Theatre of Sweden (NBTS). Filmerna är invävda i programmet under konferensens tre dagar. Här kan du se alla läsningar samlade. Filmerna kommer att textas i efterhand.
Why we need a just transition - For a sustainable planet
Union to Union, Samantha Smith, Sofia Östmark
Wednesday April 21, 2021 10:30 - 11:30 6
Union to Union
Hur kan vi kombinera schysta jobb, hållbarhet och social rättvisa? Missa inte ett samtal om Just Transition: vad innebär det, hur funkar det, varför behövs det?
Obs! Seminariet är på engelska. This session will be a conversation on Just transition within the field of international development cooperation. It will discuss how we can move towards a formula that combines decent work, social justice and climate-resilient and low-carbon economy while minimizing hardships for workers and their communities.The new report from Union to Union on Just transition in the developing countries context will be the starting point for the conversation.
How to change society through strategic non-violence?
Kristna Fredsrörelsen, Anna Wikman, Leo Rehnfeldt, Sandra Eriksson
Wednesday April 21, 2021 10:30 - 11:00 Globala scenen
Kristna Fredsrörelsen, Studieförbundet Bilda, Skrivtolkas / Har undertext
What do the LGTBQI movement in Tunisia, Extinction Rebellion and the feminist movement in Central and South America have in common? They all use non-violent methods to bring about social change.In our time, it is more important than ever to engage in social change and strive for justice, equality and against violence.The next 30 minutes will focus on how we can all engage online in the non-violent struggle for change, which is particularly important today. With this seminar, we want to enable and inspire social movements and actions for change in digital ways.
The human rights & peace and security nexus in the Americas
Fonden för mänskliga rättigheter, Antonia Urrejola, Pär Engström, Diego Rodriguez-Pinzón, Fredrik Svensson, Jared Genser, Viviana Krsticevic
Wednesday April 21, 2021 09:00 - 10:00 4
Fonden för mänskliga rättigheter, Skrivtolkas / Har undertext
Swedish foreign policy has a strong focus on human rights, peace, security and women, but focus is often placed on the global UN system. This seminar gives an opportunity to gain knowledge of the regional Inter-American Human Rights System and its potential role in ongoing crises. What are the possibilities and challenges for the human rights system to contribute to peace and security, and respect for human rights in countries such as Venezuela, Nicaragua or Colombia?
Working for feminist peace amidst conflict
Internationella Kvinnoförbundet för Fred och Frihet, Diana Salcedo, Guy Feugap
Tuesday April 20, 2021 15:30 - 16:30 2
Internationella Kvinnoförbundet för Fred and Frihet, Skrivtolkas / Har undertext
Conflict and civil war often affect people within the country differently (with regard to geographical area, if you are a part of a minority, power and money, gender, etc.) and often lead to internally displaced persons. This seminar discusses internally displaced persons/forced relocations with a focus on human security, shrinking democratic space, rights, identity and the path to sustainable peace. The discussion is based on their feminist peace work, with current analyzes and examples in the light of Covid-19 from Colombia and Cameroon respectively.
Pandemics, disasters and human rights
Göteborgs Universitet, Damon Barrett, David Alexander, Karen Da Costa, Nerima Were
Tuesday April 20, 2021 15:30 - 16:30 5
Gothenburg University
This panel discusses and critically reflects on the contribution of the human rights framework in times of crisis, from freedom of expression to the right to housing.
Rural and Indigenous Women rights – improved by peace agreement?
Fonden för mänskliga rättigheter, Josefina Skerk, Leilani Farha, Rocio Caballero Culma, Rocio Campos, Rosa María Mateus
Tuesday April 20, 2021 14:00 - 15:00 3
MR-Fonden, Act Svenska Kyrkan, Diakonia och Colombiagruppen, Skrivtolkas / Har undertext
The event explores how, above all, women's and indigenous peoples' right to land is met in the peace agreement in Colombia four years after its implementation. What are the experiences so far? What does the future hold for women, small farmers, and for Colombia's indigenous peoples, and how is the right to housing and land in Colombia guaranteed in the framework of the peace process? Theese are some of the issues that will be addressed during the event. Chat here with the panelist inmediately after the live transmission: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86555217488?pwd=VlJ0R3dtQkZlOHd2bFc2enE2S0J3dz09 Password: 428349
The world post covid-19 - A poorer place
Föreningen Ordfront, Anna Wigenmark, Àlvaro Montenegro, Lottie Cunningham, Sakhile Zifelani, Srirak Plipat, Ulrika Modéer
Tuesday April 20, 2021 14:00 - 15:00 6
Mänskliga Rättighetsdagarna, Diakonia
A global pandemic has scorched the world for the last year, causing death and illness at a speed not seen for over 100 years. In the fight against the deadly virus cities, countries have been in lock-down, people have been told to stay at home, schools have been temporarily shut down and more or less all events have been cancelled or postponed. On Februari 2 the pandemic had in itself taken some estimated 2,24 million lives world wide - but the real number is most likely higher and as the virus continues to spread, taking new forms there is no saying what the final number will be.A part from the deaths and suffering from the virus itself, the measures to counter it will have an impact on many peoples lives for years to come. Poverty from unemployment, lack of education and restrictions in human rights- and freedoms, violations of democratic values and a world full of silenced cultural workers. What lies ahead, what needs to be done - when and how will states be able to heal the long-term effects of covid-19? Will the gap between rich and poor countries in the world get even larger? What are the responsibilities of the world community?The seminar will get written-interpreted afterwards.
Supporting democracy in the wake of civil war
Charles Lawrence, National Program officer, Embassy of Sweden, Monrovia, Francisco Gutiérrez, Director, Land restitution observatory, Colombia, Göran Paulsson, Councellor/Head of Development Cooperation, Embassy of Sweden, Bogotá, Jennet Paye, Executive Director, Women Care Initiative, Liberia , Anna Stenvinkel, Secretary general, ForumCiv
Tuesday April 20, 2021 14:00 - 14:30 Globala scenen
ForumCiv, Skrivtolkas / Har undertext
Liberia and Colombia have both suffered long civil wars. Liberia is rich in natural resources but conflicts between large companies and small holders are common. In Colombia, armed conflicts are erupting and violence towards human rights defenders is escalating. How can democracy be strengthened in countries with weak democratic institutions and large inequality? Discussion between representatives from Liberia, Colombia and Sida.
The Inner Level: How more equal societies improve psychological wellbeing
Mänskliga Rättighetsdagarna, Richard Wilkinson, Gunnel Axelsson Nycander
Tuesday April 20, 2021 12:30 - 13:30 1 - Live från UKK
Mänskliga Rättighetsdagarna, Teckenspråkstolkas, Skrivtolkas / Har undertext
Richard Wilkinson har forskat om sambanden mellan klass, ojämlikhet och hälsa i fem decennier. Wilkinsons studier har bland annat visat att det i samhällen med stora inkomstskillnader förekommer mer sociala problem och ohälsa än i mer jämlika samhällen. I hans senaste bok, Den inre ojämlikheten, fokuserar han på de psykologiska effekterna av ojämlikhet. Det är också om detta han kommer att prata på MR-dagarna: hur ojämlikhet påverkar våra tankar, känslor och psyke, och hur kan vi motverka de effekterna.
Humanium Metal – turning guns into peace
Individuell Människohjälp, Jacqueline Duerre
Tuesday April 20, 2021 11:00 - 11:30 Globala scenen
IM - Individuell Människohjälp
What have guns to do with human rights? And how can we overcome the danger they pose to sustainable development and equal rights for all? Learn more about IMs groundbreaking work on tackling one of the root causes endangering peoples’ lives and livelihoods by using a circular business model that turns a commodity of killing into a commodity for peace. The presentation will be held in English and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and engage with IM in both English and Swedish afterwards.