Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights

Are Human Rights Really Universal?

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But is…

Lovejoy Mtongwiza: Human Rights in Zimbabwe

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute recently interviewed Lovejoy Mtongwiza to talk to him about is work…

Food, Sexual Violence and Climate Change

Three doctoral candidates from the Centre for Human Rights at the Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia recently…

THE NEXUS BETWEEN ANTI-CORRUPTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS

This study focuses on translating theoretical discussions about the connections between human rights protection and…

HUMAN RIGHTS CITIES AND THE SDGs

Cities are well-positioned to realize both sustainable development goals and human rights. Policy implementation, delivery…

A Two-Track, Multi-Channel Regulatory Model. Brief 4

The story of human rights corporate accountability is not a story of a move towards…

34 Years...

that we've advanced the field of human rights and humanitarian law with innovative and policy-oriented research.

14k Individuals...

who've improved their capacity to promote, protect, and fulfill human rights in our master programmes and trainings.

70 Institutions...

in the justice sector with whom we've worked to strengthen the delivery of and access to justice.

60 Countries...

in which we've convened actors since 1984 to contribute to developing unique solutions to human rights challenges.

People on the Move

We work to enhance the rights and protection of the millions of refugees and migrants at risk.

Inclusive Societies

We work to ensure that all societies are open and inclusive to all.

Fair and Efficient Justice

We work to secure that justice is accessible and administered to all equally.

Economic Globalisation and Human Rights

We work towards a fair and socially sustainable global economy where human rights are a key building block for development, business and environmental governance.

Human Rights Research & Analysis

We provide cutting edge and policy-oriented research and analysis to see and understand core human rights issues.

Direct Engagement

We engage directly in the implementation of human rights together with our partners around the world to improve the practical application of human rights.

Human Rights Education

We educate and equip decision-makers with the tools they need to address the major human rights challenges of today and tomorrow.

Human Rights Forums

We bring together policy-makers, experts and civil society to engage in solution-oriented dialogue to advance human rights. Together we bring about change.

Human Rights Research and Direct Engagement Worldwide

What's new

Are Human Rights Really Universal?

Lovejoy Mtongwiza: Human Rights in Zimbabwe

Food, Sexual Violence and Climate Change

Upcoming events

The Swedish Forum for Human Rights

The Right to a Life Without Violence

70th Anniversary of UN Declaration of Human Rights

Free and Equal? Human Rights Day

Highlighted publications

THE NEXUS BETWEEN ANTI-CORRUPTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS

HUMAN RIGHTS CITIES AND THE SDGs

A Two-Track, Multi-Channel Regulatory Model. Brief 4

Our results

34 Years...

14k Individuals...

70 Institutions...

60 Countries...

Our focus areas

People on the Move

Inclusive Societies

Fair and Efficient Justice

Economic Globalisation and Human Rights

What we do

Human Rights Research & Analysis

Direct Engagement

Human Rights Education

Human Rights Forums

What's new

Are Human Rights Really Universal?

Lovejoy Mtongwiza: Human Rights in Zimbabwe

Food, Sexual Violence and Climate Change

Upcoming events

The Swedish Forum for Human Rights

The Right to a Life Without Violence

70th Anniversary of UN Declaration of Human Rights

Free and Equal? Human Rights Day

Highlighted publications

THE NEXUS BETWEEN ANTI-CORRUPTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS

HUMAN RIGHTS CITIES AND THE SDGs

A Two-Track, Multi-Channel Regulatory Model. Brief 4

Our results

34 Years...

14k Individuals...

70 Institutions...

60 Countries...

Our focus areas

What we do

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