UPR 37th session - Statement by Sweden in the review of Myanmar

Madam President,

With regard to the recent elections, Sweden underlines the need for further steps towards democratization. Sweden welcomes international efforts for justice and accountability, including at the ICJ and the ICC.

Sweden would like to make the following recommendations:

1. To protect the rights of all persons belonging to minorities and IDPs, including the Rohingya, by ensuring accountability for international crimes and violations of international law.
2. To ensure that the right to freedom of opinion and expression is protected in law and practice, online and offline.
3. To adopt and implement a law guaranteeing the right to access to information held by public authorities.
4. To enact legislation that guarantees comprehensive protection from all forms of discrimination and violence against women and ensures accountability for perpetrators, and rehabilitation and redress for victims of sexual and gender-based violence during conflict.

Thank you.