Civil Rights Defenders
Anders L. Pettersson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership and business development across various sectors. As the founder of Ordkonsulatet AB since 2013, Anders has played a key role in business development for Jordkraft Energy AB. In addition to recent work as a columnist for illuminem, recognized among the top 10 most-read thought leaders in social responsibility for 2024, Anders served as Executive Director at Civil Rights Defenders from 2018 to 2024, focusing on global civil and political rights advocacy. Previous roles include leadership at ECPAT Sverige, strategic positions at UNICEF, and advisory responsibilities at SWEDAC. Academic credentials include studies at the Aspen Institute and Thunderbird School of Global Management, as well as a Bachelor's degree from Stockholm University in Political Science and International Relations.
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Civil Rights Defenders
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Civil Rights Defenders is an international human rights organisation, founded in 1982 in Stockholm, Sweden. We defend people’s civil and political rights and empower human rights defenders in Sweden and globally. All countries need a strong civil society that scrutinizes those in power and presses for positive development. That is why we combine human rights work with efforts to empower local human rights defenders. Together with local partners we monitor the authorities and demand accountability when they violate human rights in law or practice. We take legal action against states, and inform and lobby decision makers to effect change and seek justice. Local human rights defenders are at the centre of all our work. We draw attention to their situation, and seek to support them with training, resources or expertise to protect the space in which they act and strengthen their work. Civil Rights Defenders was founded as a part of the Helsinki movement, under the name Swedish Helsinki Committee for Human Rights. In 2009, we decided to change our name into one that better reflects our work and objectives today.