Lars Arrhenius

The commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi held in Norway yesterday was marked by the presence of two men of values: a Swedish and a Norwegian who, in a deeply personal way, shared their connection to Rwanda. Their reflections spoke to a sincere commitment to a world free from discrimination, grounded in truth, and shaped by lived experiences from Rwanda. Anders Mellerud, a teacher at Tangen School in Kristiansand, Norway, spoke about the transformative journey of his students who visited Rwanda at the invitation of the Ishami Foundation, to learn from its history and resilience. Anders shared touching moments from his encounters with survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi, offering a powerful reminder of the importance of listening, learning, and bearing witness. Lars Arrhenius, the Swedish Non-Discrimination Ombudsman, shared his personal experience of discrimination against the Tutsi in Rwanda back in the 1960s, as he grew up in Karongi- Rwanda. Lars presented his book, dedicated to his nanny, who was killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi. ”The Lion Ant: My Rwandan Sisters, Dead and Alive ” by Lars Arrhenius added an important dimension of remembrance through literature, highlighting the role of storytelling in preserving memory and educating future generations. #Kwibuka32 We remember, unite, and renew.

Flera reformer är på gång inom skolan som hotar elevernas rättigheter. Risken är uppenbar att diskrimineringen riskerar att öka – särskilt för redan utsatta elever, skriver Lars Arrhenius, diskrimineringsombudsman. svd.se/a/kwkyaA/do-fl…

@CNkulikiyinka @bjselin @bujos @UlrikaModeer Glad midsommar Christine!

Throwback to our first #Midsommar in #Sweden 🇸🇪 A truly memorable introduction to Swedish culture—light, tradition, and joyful celebration! To our dear Swedish friends and partners: God fortsättning på midsommarfirandet! 🌞🤩

@rutayis @DianeGashumba @Ibuka_Rwanda @IbukaSweden @Unity_MemoryRw @SwedeninRW @RwandainSweden There will be a translation available next year.

@DianeGashumba @larsarrhenius @Ibuka_Rwanda @IbukaSweden @Unity_MemoryRw @SwedeninRW @RwandainSweden Is this book translated in English or French ?

.@larsarrhenius , the Swedish discrimination Ombudsman narrates his childhood experience of the discrimination against the Tutsi in the 60s. His book "Lejon Myran” is a personal and powerful insight into the 1994 genocide against The Tutsi told with painful intimacy. Through Lars’ eyes, you will learn the truth of the Rwandan story. adlibris.com/se/bok/lejonmy…

@CNkulikiyinka Happy birthday Christine!

Feeling so touched and grateful for all the love, appreciation, kindness, and good wishes on my birthday! Every message means so much to me. Sorry I can’t reply to each one, but please know I truly appreciate them. Big thanks to all of you, my pipo! ❤️🙏

@CNkulikiyinka Happy new year

Författarbesök - Gunilla von Hall & Lars Arrhenius dvbib.se/sv/web/arena/e…

@CNkulikiyinka @PaulKagame Congratulations Christine!

It is so humbling to be part of the new cabinet! My Heartfelt thanks to Your Excellency @PaulKagame for the sustained trust. The gratitude I feel at this moment is immense and I‘m more motivated than ever to continue serving our country to the best of my abilities.

In his latest book, "Lejonmyran," @larsarrhenius, Swedish Equality Ombudsman, shares poignant insights into Pre-genocide Rwanda, drawing from his childhood experiences in Rwanda and Burundi. He sheds light on everyday life and the discrimination faced by his friends. Lars's commitment to truth and justice is inspiring. Despite overwhelming evidence and international condemnation, there are those who seek to distort or outright deny the truth of what transpired. It is incumbent upon us to confront and debunk these falsehoods, for only by acknowledging the past can we build a future rooted in truth and reconciliation. As a country, we are grateful to firsthand witnesses of pre-genocidal Rwanda, who can share their story, a story of Rwanda, men of values and dignity, men such as Lars, who stand for the truth, for all to see and hear the truth. Such history needs to be captured in writings for all to learn from. Thank you @larsarrhenius for your unwavering commitment to truth amidst all the lies.

🤖 How can we address AI-generated discrimination? Read the insightful blog post by Equinet Senior Policy Officer Milla Vidina and Professor Karen Yeung⬇️

Join us on March 16th 2024 for 'Women in Action' event celebrating Rwanda & Sweden’s gender equality achievements organized with @Rwas_se. Expect fruitful discussions, entertainment & more! #IWD2024

It’s always a great pleasure meeting friends from #Sweden! ⁦@larsarrhenius⁩ thanks for the good time! We’ll keep in touch! ⁦@SweAmbRwanda⁩ 🇷🇼 🇸🇪

🌟 Great news! #COPERPER I has endorsed a key agreement on #StandardsForEqualityBodies with the @EUparliament on one of the directives. A big step forward in our pursuit of a #UnionOfEquality!⬇️ 🔗Learn more: tinyurl.com/3cuezec6

What a great step towards a #UnionOfEquality!🎉 Yesterday, the @EUCouncil agreed on a General Approach to the @EU_Commission's proposals on #StandardsForEqualityBodies, which will make #EqualityBodies better equipped to achieve #Equality. More resources on Standards ⬇️

@MikaelSwahn Grattis!

Verkligen roligt detta, särskilt med en sån framstående skara nominerade. 🤩Tack för alla grattis - och förstås till er som röstat fram! ❤️

Vi är på plats på @MRdagarna. Kom gärna förbi oss i vår monter och ställ frågor om diskriminering – eller ta del av våra rapporter och annat material.

Today we granted the Ombudsman of Ukraine membership in Equinet. Ombudsman Dymtrov Lubints highlighted that the decision represents an important step on Ukraine's path towards EU membership. #equinet

2023 #NobelPeacePrize laureate Narges Mohammadi’s brave struggle has come with tremendous personal costs. The Iranian regime has arrested her 13 times, convicted her five times, and sentenced her to a total of 31 years in prison and 154 lashes. Mohammadi is still in prison.

Fruktansvärt att läsa detta. Allt stöd till @Jallow_M och hans familj. expressen.se/nyheter/riksda…

Last week, Equinet & Board members from @OmbudsmanHR & @DO_Sverige visited the Ombudsman of Ukraine @lubinetzs to witness their incredible dedication to equality & anti-discrimination. Despite challenging times of war, #Ukraine's commitment to equality remains unwavering. 🇺🇦