Indicator history

In Sweden, civil society is often called upon in the process of drafting policies on human right's, anti-discrimination, anti-racism. In the drafting of Swedens third Action Plan on Human Right's, The Government sought an open and transparent process, involving government agencies, civil society and other stakeholders at an early stage. During autumn 2010 the Government Offices invited participation in a consultation process on the drafting of a new ordinance for government support to youth organisations and local child and youth activities. Review dialogues with NGO's are often part of imolementing policies in Sweden.

The Government’s human rights website  http://www.manskligarattigheter.se has been used to inform and consult stakeholders. The coordinating ministries have also held open-ended meetings with NGO's to inform about and collect views on the process.

The Swedish Forum for Human Rights is the civil society movement’s forum for human rights and a meeting place for politicians, students, public officials, activists and researchers. The Swedish Forum for Human Rights is the largest human rights event in the Nordic countries, gathering more than 1 500 participants each year. 

Within civil society policy there is a need for an agency that can address issues concerning civil society and the conditions for civil society organisations. The Swedish National Board for Youth Affairs has the  regular task of collecting and disseminating knowledge about the conditions for and development of civil society and have analyses and evaluations done within this area. In addition, the National Board for Youth Affairs administers a forum for the Government and civil society organisations. This task includes regularly holding the Forum for civil society conference. 

Source: The Swedish Government and civil society, Enhanced consultation with civil society, http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/14295

The Government’s human rights website  http://www.manskligarattigheter.se