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Legal advice

Civil Rights Defenders offer free legal advice, primarily in matters related to discrimination. Our aim is to help you understand and assert your rights – whether you are seeking concrete legal guidance or need help finding the right authority or organisation to turn to.

Contact

Helpline: +46 (0)73 403 80 20

Telephone hours (CET/CEST):
– Tuesdays 13:30-17:00 PM
– Thursdays 09:30-12:00 AM

Answers may take a while as we have many who contact us. Please note that we do not accept drop-in visits.

Email: radgivning@crd.org

Please note: The telephone advisory service is closed 22 December-7 January. We are still accepting emails, but responses may take a little longer than usual.

How we can support you

We offer free legal advice to individuals who believe they have been subjected to discrimination. Our services are primarily available to those living in Stockholm.

You can contact us for advice, support, or information about your rights and how to proceed if you have experienced discrimination.

Do you live outside Stockholm? There are 18 anti-discrimination bureaus across Sweden that you can turn to. Find their contact details here.

What happens next?

After you have contacted us, we will assess your case and in what ways we may help you. Keep in mind that we have limited resources to take on your case and that we might be unable to provide help other than by explaining the legal situation and referring you to other actors. 

Legal advice on asylum and migration law

For questions about asylum and migration law, you can first contact:

  • The Red Cross
    Offers support and guidance on questions about asylum and migration. You can contact them for individual support by calling Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 AM CET/CEST on telephone number +46 (0)20-415 000, or fill out their contact form.

  • Asylrättscentrum
    Offers legal advice to people on the run. You can call them on Tuesdays between 9:00-11:00 on +46 (0)200-88 00 66, or email info@asylrattscentrum.se. More information is available on their website.

Other legal advice

Subject to available resources, we may also offer legal advice on other human rights issues. Please note that in these cases, we can primarily offer guidance on where to turn for appropriate support. We receive a high volume of inquiries, and unfortunately, we cannot guarantee assistance in every individual case.

If you are a human rights defender in need of emergency support, please email our Emergency Fund at emergencyfund@crd.org.

How we handle personal data

If you choose to share personal information, it will be processed in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For more information on how we process personal data, please see our Personal Data Privacy Policy.