Erikshjälpen Highlighted Children's Rights and Climate Issues at Almedalen
During Almedalen Week 2026, Erikshjälpen met with politicians, government agencies, Corporate other organisations discuss children’s rights, climate change, and sustainable development.
Among other things, Erikshjälpen highlighted how climate change affects children’s right to safety, health, education, and a secure future.
We are now making it clear that the climate crisis is also a children’s rights crisis and must be treated as such.
Erikshjälpen Second Hand also Erikshjälpen Second Hand the importance of not losing sight of the children’s rights perspective in climate work. A sustainable transition is not just about systems and business models, but also about children’s lives here and now and their right to a sustainable future. Discussions on textiles, circular economy sustainable resource use showed that more stakeholders are now moving from words to action and that collaboration is crucial to driving the transition forward.
The proposals are no longer just aspirations; there is a clear drive to move forward. More concrete initiatives and a willingness to actually make a difference.
Focus on Parental Strength
Sarah Campbell from Erikshjälpen’s “Föräldrakraft” project was among the participants in Erikshjälpen’s seminar titled “What Do We Need Parents For? – Trust, Support, and the Way Forward for Parents in Sweden.” The project, which is supported by the Swedish Postcode Lottery, works to empower parents in their important role and create better conditions for children to grow up in a safe environment. During the discussion, participants explored how society can better support parents and prevent children from falling into crime or long-term social exclusion.
Parents want to and are able to do the right thing. It’s about giving them the right conditions to be good parents and to take on the important responsibility they’ve been given as parents.
Exciting new collaborations
The fact that Almedalen brings together politics, business, and civil society in one place is precisely what makes this week so valuable. Through seminars and panel discussions, Erikshjälpen highlighted the importance of including children’s perspectives in decisions regarding both climate and social development. The discussions in Visby have concluded, but the work for children’s rights continues.
“We talk, share ideas, and inspire each other, and that often leads to new, exciting collaborations,” says Mattias Ingeson. “This week, we’re working hard to create the best conditions for our work for the rest of the year.”
Author: Lena Elf
Published: 29 June 2026
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