For the first time ever, the largest forum for human rights in the Nordic region is being held in Skellefteå! At The Swedish Forum for Human Rights, you are invited to delve into the most pressing socio-political issues during two action-packed days of seminars, networking, and exhibitions.
Over 150 panel discussions, seminars, and workshops on the theme "Human Rights in an Era of Transition" will inspect how transitions such as pandemics, globalisation, climate change, democratic crises, conflicts, and digitalisation affect our lives and societies. Locally as well as globally. Furthermore, around 60 exhibitors will be present – the perfect place to mingle and meet new organisations.
Since the year 2000, the Swedish Forum for Human Rights has been arranged in various cities around Sweden to increase knowledge about democracy and justice by inviting the most knowledgeable voices within democracy and human rights. Whether you have extensive experience in human rights work or are a curious beginner, this is a place where you can gain valuable insights and inspiration. The forum is visited annually by around 3000 people.
Book your ticket today or take advantage of a large selection of free activities.
To access the conference program of the Human Rights Days, visitors need to book a ticket. The conference program is the main activity at the forum and consists of all 45 and 60-minute seminars arranged (about 100 programs).
Students and youths up to 20 years, retirees, job seekers 2 days: 290 SEK 1 day: 190 SEK
Free admission 25-minute mini-seminars (about 50 programs), exhibitions, and all activities organized at the Human Rights Days are free for visitors to attend.
Register for free admission via mrdagarna.se from the fall of 2024 until the start of the event.
Facts
The main organizers of the Human Rights Days:
The Human Rights Days is a collaborative project between Föreningen Ordfront (financial and legal main organizer), Afrikagrupperna, Amnesty, Fonden för mänskliga rättigheter (The Fund for Human Rights), Ibn Rushd studieförbund, Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, Sensus studieförbund, and Svenska kyrkan (The Church of Sweden).
