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30 Nov 2022, 7.00 AM
“In a number of countries, human rights defenders and journalists are subject to arbitrary detentions, kidnappings, disappearances, physical aggressions, judicial harassments, death threats and intimidations. Some have paid the ultimate price for their commitment.
I hope that these extraordinary and courageous people will inspire others to create a better, safer and more gender-equal society.”
Anette Brolenius, Photographer
From 30 November 2022 to 15 December 2022, the Swedish Embassy in The Hague, together with the Swedish Institute, show a series of portraits of Human Rights Defenders. By sharing these portraits, Sweden shows its support to Human Rights Defenders everywhere.
Location: ATRIUM, City Hall, The Hague
Open for all, free of charge.
Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all States in the world. It has embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.