Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights

35 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.

Combining Human Rights Research and Direct Engagement Worldwide

What's new

Internship at the RWI Communications Department

COVID-19: Health or Privacy. Do We Have to Choose?

One Billion Voices: Grant from the MacArthur Foundation

Highlighted publications

The Role of Social Work in Juvenile Justice: International Experiences

The Right to Safe Water in Southeast Asia

Human Rights Cities and the SDGs

Our results