GENEVA (6 October 2023) – The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Nazila Ghanea, will conduct an official visit to the Kingdom of Sweden from 11 to 20 October 2023.

During her visit, Ghanea will assess freedom of religion or belief in the country, identify existing and emerging obstacles to the enjoyment of this right and make recommendations to overcome any obstacles. Amongst the broad issues under review, there will be a consideration of instances of religious or belief intolerance in Swedish society.

The Special Rapporteur will meet with Government officials, civil society organisations, representatives of religious or belief communities, faith-based actors and academics. She will visit Stockholm, Malmö and Lund.

The expert will hold a press conference on Friday 20 October 2023 at 14:00 local time in the Moon Conference Room, Birger Jarlsgatan 57 C, 113 56 Stockholm. Access is strictly limited to journalists.

Ghanea will present her report to the Human Rights Council in March 2024.