Human Rights Clinic - Strengthening Human Rights Protection
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Civil Rights Defenders |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 2 331 429 |
| Project duration | November 2018 - June 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The project´s objective is fulfilled in that the clinic method is now permanent at two law faculties, a handbook produced and published, and more collaborative organizations involved in the clinic work. The project has produced more than 30 legal products that are used by the partner organizations in their ongoing work to assist individuals, as well as in their advocacy work. Several clinical alumni have begun a legal career as human lawyers. Additional clinics in other subjects are planned in Uppsala and at other universities.
Expected long term effects
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** CRD and the Asylum Law Center have increased their resources to provide vulnerable people support. This has led to more people receiving help, which is an indicator that the project has had a clear effect. More than 100 students have undergone clinical teaching at LU and UU. A large number of high-quality legal products have been produced, such as legal investigations, lawsuits, Jo complaints and consultation responses. The new pedagogical approach has been introduced at LU and UU. A handbook has been published and dissemination is ongoing.
Approach and implementation
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** CRD has been coordinator, UU project manager, RWI and Asylrättscentrum project partners. The work has been led and coordinated by the project manager at the Faculty of Law (UU). The universities have been responsible for planning, implementing and quality assuring the pedagogical structure, the content of the teaching, and the results. The organizations have contributed by developing tasks and establishing contact with surrounding society. This is an excellent example of successful collaboration between universities and civil society.