Kavot Zillén

Kavot Zillén is an Associate Professor and University Lecturer in Public Law at Stockholm University's Department of Law. With a focus on Medical Law and Human Rights in Healthcare, their work explores the intersection of freedom of religion and conscience, right to health, and non-discrimination. Previously a lawyer at Swedish healthcare regulatory bodies, they now lead research at the Children's Rights Centre and teach

• Public Law
• Social Law
• Medical Law

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Research Interests include

• Religious Freedom in Secular Healthcare and Education
• Children's Right to Health and Welfare
• Legal Frameworks for Migrant and EU Citizens

. Their work often addresses ethical dilemmas in medical decision-making and legal responses to pandemics like COVID-19.

Recent Publications focus on coercion in healthcare, rights of migrant children, and religious freedom in public institutions. These span journals like Nordisk socialrättslig tidskrift and edited volumes on Medical Law and Children's Rights.

Awards include

• Yale University Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics – Excellence in Teaching Diploma (2018)

. They also received significant research funding from the Swedish Research Council and Stockholm University's cross-disciplinary initiative on Children, Migration, and Integration.

Collaborations involve IMPACT (Uppsala University), Lund's Health Law environment, and international networks in Biomedical Law. Media appearances include SVT and Läkartidningen on topics like abortion access and conscientious refusals in healthcare.