Genocide is one of the most charged concepts of our time. It is a legal term, but it also carries moral imperatives and can be a political weapon.
In the book Genocide: Sweden and the Struggle for a Concept, international law professor Mark Klamberg describes, among other things, how the foundation for genocide as a concept and thus for the UN Genocide Convention was laid in Stockholm in 1940, and how Sweden, during the negotiations for the convention, wanted to implement restrictions so that it would not include the treatment of the Sami. This book highlights stories, perspectives and legal battles that are in various ways connected to Sweden – but which have not yet been fully reflected in historical writing.
Welcome to listen to a conversation between author Mark Klamberg and Anders Mildner about the book and the concept. After the conversation there is the opportunity to buy the book and have it signed.
Mark Klamberg is a professor of international law at Stockholm University with roots in Lund. He often appears in the media to comment on current events and has recently assisted the Ukrainian judiciary on how war crimes trials can be conducted before national courts.
Anders Mildner is the opinion leader at Altitude, which initiated and ran the Human Rights Festival in Lund for three years. He works for the democracy foundation Altitude Foundation, hosts the podcasts “Samtidspodden” and “PEOPLE – a podcast about human rights” and runs a number of democracy projects. He has a background as a journalist and frequently lectures on democracy issues.
NOTE that the call is free of charge but requires registration.