Ms. Caroline Edelstam, President of the Edelstam Foundation, today had the honor of meeting with Ms. Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, during her visit to Sweden to mark the 30th anniversary of International IDEA – the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
Also present at the meeting were H.E. Mr. Tucapel Jiménez Fuentes, Ambassador of Chile to Sweden, and Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of International IDEA.
The Swedish diplomat Ambassador Harald Edelstam saved more than 1,500 lives during the military coup in Chile in 1973.
Chile’s transition from dictatorship to democracy is a powerful reminder of the importance to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. At a time when democratic values are under increasing pressure across the world, we must unconditionally stand up for these fundamental principles.
Photo 1 (above and header): Ms. Caroline Edelstam with Ms. Michelle Bachelet and Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General of International IDEA.
Photo 2 (below): Ms. Caroline Edelstam with Ms. Michelle Bachelet and H.E. Mr. Tucapel Jiménez Fuentes, Ambassador of Chile to Sweden.
