In its annual report, Amnesty International criticizes Sweden for eroding human rights, particularly through proposals to deny or revoke residence permits based on conduct not prohibited for Swedish citizens. The organization also points to a lack of respect for Sami rights, noting that Sweden's consultation law does not oblige decision-makers to seek agreement with Sami representatives as required by indigenous rights. Anna Johansson, Secretary General of Amnesty International Sweden, said: 'When Sami rights are not respected in practice, it is not about individual decisions, but about a systematic disregard for indigenous rights.
' Amnesty states that countries not directly participating in conflicts also bear responsibility for the catastrophic development. However, the report identifies bright spots where people are protesting to reverse the negative trend. Johansson noted: 'The younger generation has protested in a dozen countries and even toppled governments, as in Bangladesh.
People don't want to live in a lawless world where states can act against each other and their own citizens however they please. I think it's important to see that other countries, for example Sweden, must act in word and deed to protect human rights, protect international law and the international legal system.
300,000 people demonstrated at Budapest Pride and defied the Pride ban. It was the largest Pride parade ever. People in the US have protected their colleagues, their neighbors from ICE raids.
When Sami rights are not respected in practice, it is not about individual decisions, but about a systematic disregard for indigenous rights. It threatens the Sami people's ability to preserve their culture and way of life.
There are a number of bright spots. The younger generation has protested in a dozen countries and even toppled governments, as in Bangladesh. 300,000 people demonstrated at Budapest Pride and defied the Pride ban. It was the largest Pride parade ever. People in the US have protected their colleagues, their neighbors from ICE raids. This shows that the trend can be reversed.