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The Raoul Wallenberg Institute has been commissioned by the UN Secretary-General to participate in the review of the UN agency UNRWA.
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Promoting Human Rights Worldwide
We are a research and academic institution that works to promote and advance human rights through knowledge. Since 1984, our mission is to promote universal respect for human rights and humanitarian law. We carry out multi-disciplinary human rights research, provide academic education, support, and advice.
The institute is named after Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Jews and other people at risk in Hungary at the end of World War II.
The latest news and articles from The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
What we do
Multi Disciplinary Research
We provide cutting edge and policy-oriented research and analysis to see and understand core human rights issues.
Direct Engagement: International Programmes
We engage directly in the implementation of human rights together with our partners around the world to improve the practical application of human rights.
Higher 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 Discourse & Outreach
We bring together policy-makers, experts and civil society to engage in solution-oriented dialogue to advance human rights. Together we bring about change.
The latest news and articles from The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
What we do
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.
Our focus areas
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Human Rights and the Environment
Climate change is a threat to human rights. We are engaged in a number of initiatives on human rights and environment.
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Non-Discrimination and Inclusion
We work to ensure that societies are open and inclusive to all.
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Access to Justice
This is an important ongoing process, in which partner countries, partner institutions and methods will be assessed regularly.
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Business and Human Rights
There is a need for integrated solutions and collective action that create synergies between human rights and environmental sustainability.
Learn about Human Rights: Check out our online courses
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