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Final Dissemination of HRJust Project, in Brussels
On the 28th of May, HRJust held the Final Conference of the project, where we presented our research on the gaps in regulations and the effects on the individual human rights protection that appears when States are using Human Rights to Justify their actions and decisions. The results of the project were disseminated to public…
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HRJust Film Screening at Save the Children Event Highlights Importance of Youth Participation
Last week, at Barnrättsdagen 2026, organised by Rädda Barnen / Save the Children Sweden, youth featured in our film “Migrant Children: The Innocent Victims of Sweden’s War on Gangs” shared their reflections on recent and proposed policies affecting their lives. They spoke about laws targeting children and young people including proposals around criminalising “disrespectful” behaviour…
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Highlights from the Nordic Rule of Law Forum 2025
Last week, the HRJust project had the privilege of co-hosting the Nordic Rule of Law Forum 2025 together with Civil Rights Defenders. The forum brought together researchers, legal experts, civil society actors, and policymakers to engage in critical discussions on the rule of law and the evolving role of human rights in state practice. Researchers…
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HRJust Workshop at Stockholm University: Exploring Human Rights Justifications in Practice
Last week, the HRJust project hosted a full-day workshop at Stockholm University, bringing together researchers, civil society actors, and international partners to explore the implications of states invoking human rights as justification for policy and governance. Participants included collaborators from Academia Sinica and National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), alongside representatives from civil society organisations and…
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Seminar on Human Rights Protection in Sweden in a Global Context
On 10 November, the HRJust project hosted a seminar examining recent developments in human rights protection in Sweden and their connection to broader global trends of democratic decline. The event featured a keynote presentation by John Stauffer, Legal Director and Deputy Executive Director of Civil Rights Defenders. In his talk, “The State of Human Rights…
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Event in Taipei Explores Democratic Backsliding and Its Global Implications
As part of the HRJust project’s engagement in Taipei, we were honoured to host a public event addressing the pressing issue of democratic backsliding and its implications for human rights and the rule of law. Held at Touat Bookstore, an activist-run cooperative space known for fostering critical dialogue. the event featured a keynote by John…
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Advancing Transnational Dialogue on Human Rights Justifications
We are pleased to share the successful launch of the Taiwan-based WP4 (COVID-19) team within the HRJust project. The event series, held in Taipei, brought together a diverse group of scholars, practitioners, and civil society actors from across Europe and Asia, marking an important step in strengthening both academic collaboration and civil society engagement. This…
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Meeting with the EU Office in Taipei
On 11 November, HRJust had the pleasure of meeting with Lukas Gajdos, Deputy Head of the EU Office in Taipei. The HRJust delegation included Maria Grahn-Farley, Shun-Ling Chen, and Ya-Wen Yang. The meeting provided an opportunity to present and discuss research findings from the HRJust project, as well as to exchange perspectives on ongoing developments…
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An Evening of Dialogue on Human Rights and Legal Research
HRJust had the pleasure of participating in an engaging evening dedicated to the exchange of ideas, collaboration, and ongoing efforts to advance human rights law. We extend our sincere thanks to Swedish Ambassador Helena Reitberger for her generous hospitality in hosting the event. The gathering provided an opportunity to present HRJust research to distinguished guests,…
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HRJust Team Workshop in Taiwan
Greetings from Taipei!This week, the HRJust team gathered for a dynamic workshop exploring how human rights justifications are used across three pressing areas — COVID-19, migration, and climate policy. Together, we compared how governments frame policy, and what that means for rights, accountability, and justice today.Insightful discussions, new perspectives, and lots of inspiration to bring…