CANADA
10 January 2025
This report developed out of a seminar session held in the Swedish Riksdag on September 18, 2024, as part of the Raoul Wallenberg International Roundtable. This report addresses the longstanding challenges faced by Swedish families advocating for the release of loved ones who are arbitrarily detained or missing abroad. Drawing from historical cases and contemporary examples, the report identifies systemic issues in Sweden’s approach to prisoner advocacy and proposes actionable solutions.
Conclusion
The Swedish government has an important opportunity to lead on the issue of advancing global human rights mechanisms, countering the scourge of international hostage taking and providing better support for its citizens. By adopting the proposed reforms, Sweden can enhance its own human rights advocacy, reduce family distress, and strengthen its position as a champion of international humanitarian law.
Coordinator:
Susanne Berger, Coordinator, sberger37@hotmail.com
Read the Executive Summary and download the report here
