February 2, 2021
What Sweden Needs to Say About Democracy and Human Rights in Russia
Foreign Minister Should Raise Issue of Attacks on Civil Society
![Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, meets with Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde in Moscow, February 2, 2021.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/02/202102advocacy_Sweden_Russia.jpg?h=b6e5b7ff&itok=bbBwoFqG)
Foreign Minister Should Raise Issue of Attacks on Civil Society
Drop Cases, Protect Media Freedom
Government Quashing Basic Freedoms; Politicized Institutions Given Free Rein
Lack of Access, Damaged Infrastructure, Bias Pose Rollout Risk
Stalled Diplomatic Talks Highlight Urgent Need for Political Leadership
Governments Should Press for Release of Detainees, Return to Civilian Rule
Repudiate Trump Slurs against Activists Critical of Israel and its Settlements
UN Human Rights Council Should Pursue Accountability
Follow Up Universal Periodic Review with Concrete Action
80th pre-session
80th pre-session