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“The world has got more democracies than ever, and human rights are high on almost every country's agenda. Still, corruption and oppression are far too common threats to the democratic society. And we have seen a dramatic increase, the last 10-15 years, of ethnical conflicts and humanitarian crises with human rights violations as important elements., but also more of corruption. Human rights are praised more than ever - and violated as much as ever.”

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Anna Lindh
Anna Lindh

Anna Lindh (1957-2003) was a prominent Swedish politician and member of the Social Democratic Party. She served as Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1998 until her death. Lindh was a leading voice for Swedish EU membership and human rights advocacy. Known for her eloquent speaking style and strong political convictions, she was widely seen as a future Prime Minister. On September 10, 2003, she was attacked in a Stockholm department store and died the following day at age 46. Her death shocked Sweden and the international community, leaving a profound legacy in Swedish politics. more

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