A/HRC/45/2
675. Amnesty International (by video message) welcomed the acceptance of
recommendations by Sweden to combat sexual violence against women, address underreporting and ensure access to support for all survivors. It expressed concern about
Sweden’s non-acceptance of recommendations 156.257 and 156.258 regarding specific
rights of the Roma. It called on Sweden to ensure all citizens access to subsidized
healthcare and to ratify the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No.
169).
676. Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain Inc was concerned that the
Swedish Government did not demonstrate a serious approach towards the problem of hate
crimes. The rates of hate crimes have increased in the last several years in a disturbing
trend. The Government failed to protect its citizens and residents from crimes driven by
ethnic and religious hatred. It also expressed concern about the Government’s counterterrorism measures and that the Government used those measures to arrest and interrogate
many Muslims and immigrants without due process.
4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
677. The Vice President stated that, based on the information provided, out of 300
recommendations received, 214 enjoyed the support of Sweden, and 84 were noted.
Additional clarification was provided on one recommendations, indicating which part of the
recommendations was supported and which part was noted.
678. In conclusion, the delegation of Sweden thanked all participants during the adoption
of the outcome of the universal periodic review of Sweden as well as the troika and the
secretariat for their excellent work throughout the process.
679. The delegation expressed strong intention of the Swedish Government to maintain a
high level of ambition regarding the implementation of human rights issues on a national
level. The universal periodic review process would continue to constitute a vital part of this
work. The Government would continue to closely consult civil society and other
stakeholders in the follow up.
680. Significant steps have been taken to ensure Sweden’s full respect and fulfilment of
our international obligations on human rights, but challenges remained. The work on
achieving full respect for human rights in Sweden has not been completed. Thus, the
Government would continue working tirelessly to achieve it.
Grenada
681. The review of Grenada was held on 27 January 2020 in conformity with all the
relevant provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions,
and was based on the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Grenada in accordance with paragraph 15 of
the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution
16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/35/GRD/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/35/GRD/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/35/GRD/3).
682. At its 25th meeting, on 29 September 2020, the Human Rights Council considered
and adopted the outcome of the review of Grenada (see sect. C below).
683. The outcome of the review of Grenada comprises the report of the Working Group
on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/44/13) and the views of Grenada concerning the
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