Ratification CERD: yes in 1972, Sweden has also agreed to individual petitions under Article 14.

Extracts from state reply to Durban Review questionnaire:
Sweden's national anti-discrimination legislation has been strengthened since the DDPA's adoption and two national plans of action have been adopted and followed up, with a number of initiatives. Racist abuses occur in Sweden on a regular basis in spite of the efforts made. The 2006-2009 national plan of action on human rights addresses discrimination in the enjoyment of economic and social rights, including the right to work, housing, health and education.

Link to the full document:
http://www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/racism/DurbanReview/docs/session1/MemberStates/Sweden.pdf