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HRJust Early Alert — January to March
Our latest Early Alert highlights key public consultations and policy processes from January–March 2026, where civil society engagement can make a difference. Through WP5 at Stockholm University, HRJust identifies developments where timely consultation responses can help protect rights and promote proportional policymaking. Explore the full overview in the attached document.
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Civil Society Engagement Summary II
This memo summarizes two focus group interviews conducted by the Taiwan team of WP5 on December 19 and December 22, 2025, with non-governmental organizations working on immigration policy, human rights protection, and advocacy. Discussions centered on three themes: advocacy strategies, domestic and geopolitical pressures, and international networking—particularly the EU’s role. NGOs reported that human rights…
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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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HRJust Early Alert — November to February
Our monthly Early Alert highlights the latest government inquiries and legislative proposals with potential implications for human rights in Sweden. Through WP5 – Stockholm University, HRJust continues to support civil society by identifying developments where timely engagement can strengthen rights protection and prevent disproportionate measures. Explore this month’s full overview in the attached document.
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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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Illuminating Human Rights Justification: Cross-Border Perspectives and Dialogue on COVID-19 and Migration
On November 7, 2025, WP4 and WP5 co-hosted an event titled “States’ Practice of Human Rights Justification: COVID-19 & Migration—Project Highlights and Roundtable.” The session highlighted some findings from both teams’ research on how states use human rights justification in the context of COVID-19 and migration. Scholars and NGO representatives from Taiwan and Sweden, many…
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