Mayors, local governments, and organized communities are particularly well-situated to advance human rights and build a culture of human rights based on dignity, freedom from discrimination, and opportunity. English UPR: Official, unofficial (not UN-related) documentation and recommendations for the Universal Periodic Review of Sweden. Sweden’s human rights compliance will be reviewed within the framework of the UN’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Monday 27 January in Geneva. Statement by Delegate of the Islamic Republic of Iran 35th Session of the UPR Working Group, Review of Sweden Mr. President, We welcome the Swedish delegation to this session of UPR Working Group. UPR of Sweden, 27 January 2020 Intervention by Denmark [Check against delivery] Mr. President, Denmark welcomes the delegation of Sweden. 30 Jan 2019 - Universal Periodic Review Adoption - Sweden - - National Reports UPR Extranet (information updates etc. see UPR homepage for Login Credentials CLICK HERE) LIST OF SPEAKERS H.E. Mr. Okaniwa Ken, Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to UNOG (on behalf of Troika) Ms. Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberger, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption) The issue of gender identity is … Timeline for NGO engagement and … UPR Cities Local governments have jurisdiction over a range of human rights issues, including those related to housing, education, employment, and criminal justice. Sweden's prime minister announced Friday that public gatherings of more than 50 people will be banned as of Sunday, with violators subject to fines or even imprisonment. Sweden’s delegation at the review before the UN Human Rights Council will for the first time be led by a government minister – Åsa Lindhagen, Minister for Gender Equality with responsibility for anti-discrimination and anti-segregation. see UPR homepage for Login Credentials CLICK HERE) LIST OF SPEAKERS H.E. According to the Human Rights Council’s “institution-building package”, the Universal … 30 Jan 2019 - Universal Periodic Review Adoption - Sweden - - National Reports UPR Extranet (information updates etc. We commend Sweden for its long-lasting commitment to human rights, including on gender-related matters. Only contributions submitted in one of the United Nations official languages are admissible and posted on this webpage Mr. Okaniwa Ken, Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to UNOG (on behalf of Troika) Ms. Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberger, President of the Human Rights Council (Adoption)