The lanterns have been made during the autumn by children and teachers.
- The purpose is to draw attention to children's rights and spread knowledge about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and children's rights, says Maja Björkebäck who is a child rights strategist at Jönköping Municipality.
What do you hope to be able to develop when it comes to children's rights here in the municipality?
- We want to work for children to be involved in the decision-making process about things that affect them as much as possible.
32 years since the UN Convention
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, or the Convention on the Rights of the Child as it is often called, was adopted by the UN General Assembly on November 20, 1989. The light manifestation is usually held in Jönköping on November 20, but this year it has been postponed. the ongoing Democracy Week.
The impact of the pandemic
According to a report from the Ombudsman for Children released earlier this year, children's rights have not been adequately safeguarded during the pandemic.
"Sweden has not been prepared for children's rights during a social crisis," Elisabeth Dahlin, children's ombudsman, told SVT on 30 March.
In the clip above, you can see what it looked like when the approximately 3,000 candle lanterns lit up in Jönköping.