Category: Press Release

Scandinavian Human Dignity Award 2020

The Scandinavian Human Dignity Award is presented by the Scandinavian Human Rights Committee and Lawyers to a person or an organization which has made a special contribution to human rights, all of which derive from the inherent dignity of the human person and are essential for her free and full development.

Conflicts of interest at the European Court of Human Rights?

On May 18, the same day as judge Robert Spano takes over as President of the European Court of Human Rights, the Scandinavian Human Rights Lawyers submit a request for revision...

The European Court of Human Rights announces decisions regarding the midwife cases on freedom of conscience

On Thursday, March 12, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, announced a decision regarding the further processing of Linda Steens and Ellinor Grimmark's complaint against Sweden for violation the right to freedom of conscience, religious freedom, freedom of expression and opinion.

Swedish women's clinics apply employment contracts violating human rights

In an interview with Swedish Radio P4 Blekinge, Marianne Gertzell, head of the women's clinic in Karlskrona, states that since January this year, the clinic requires that person’s seeking employment state whether they agree to participate in abortions, in their employment contract.

The UN Committee against Torture stops expulsion of family

Scandinavian Human Rights lawyers represent a family of six people, citizens of Afghanistan, who fled to Sweden because of honor-related persecution. In Sweden, the family has converted from Islam to Christianity, but all family members have been denied a residence permit in Sweden...

Report about the Asylum Processes of Religious Converts in Sweden

Report about the Asylum Processes of Religious Converts in Sweden.

Expulsion of trafficking victim is stopped by the UN Committee Against Torture

Scandinavian Human Rights lawyers represent Joy, who survived human trafficking for sexual purposes, and her little son. The family’s application for asylum was rejected in Sweden and the Swedish Migration Board has decided on expulsion.

Expulsion of Christian convert stopped by the UN Committee against Torture

After Scandinavian Human Rights Lawyers filed a complaint with the UN Torture Committee, the Committee has decided to request that the Swedish Government stop the expulsion Abolfazl and that his case should be examined by the Committee.

International Women's Day: A story about Joy, a victim of human trafficking

Scandinavian Human Rights Lawyers have for several years represented the victim of human trafficking, Joy, * and her three year old son, in their asylum process. After a long struggle, they have been granted permanent residence permits in Sweden and can begin a new life and feel hope for the future again.

Pakistani convert and human rights activist wins after complaint to the UN Committee against Torture

Scandinavian Human Rights lawyers have since 2017 represented the Pakistani convert and human rights activist Abdul in his asylum process.

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