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By: Peter Lundberg, RWI Executive Director
(This is an op-ed that was published in IISD’s SDG Knowledge Hub, accessible at https://sdg.iisd.org/commentary/guest-articles/reinforcing-a-human-rights-system-under-strain/)
Human Rights Day arrives this year at a moment when the global human rights system is under … Continue reading » “Reflections on UN Human Rights Day: Reinforcing a Human Rights System Under Strain”
Continue readingBy Maryam Safi, Research Fellow, RWI Afghanistan Programme
Recently, I was invited to speak on The Breakfast Show on Voice of Islam Radio to discuss the topic “Nobody Comes for Us: Afghan Women Trapped in a Broken Mental … Continue reading » “The Taliban turned Afghanistan into a Qala, or a fortress for Women”
Continue readingBy: Arnold Vardanyan, RWI Visiting Researcher*
Today, 2 October, marks the International Day of Non-Violence, celebrated on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader who employed nonviolent resistance to guide the successful campaign for India’s independence. The day … Continue reading » “Why Non-violence, Human Rights, and Civic Engagement Matter Today”
Continue readingBy: Elisa Lunardelli, Intern for Human Rights and the Environment Thematic Area
In September 2023, the Mediterranean Basin experienced its deadliest storm on record. Cyclone Daniel formed in southeastern Europe, striking Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece before crossing the sea, laden … Continue reading » “Rethinking Environmental Mobility: A Regional Approach for the Mediterranean”
Continue readingBy: Clémence Vélon, Communications Associate
Since 1994, every 9 August the world has marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a day established by the United Nations to raise awareness of the rights and needs of Indigenous … Continue reading » “International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: A reminder of the needs and rights of Indigenous peoples”
Continue readingBy: Cornelia Walles, Communications Associate
Each year on August 4, we mark the birth of Raoul Wallenberg: a man whose story still humbles and challenges me, even as someone at the beginning of her professional journey in the field … Continue reading » “Honoring a Name with Meaning: A Personal Reflection on Raoul Wallenberg’s Birthday”
Continue readingBy: Peter Lundberg, RWI Executive Director
Each year on 9 May, Europe Day offers a chance to reflect not only on the origins of European unity, but on the values that continue to define the European project today – … Continue reading » “Europe Day 2025: A moment for Reflection, Resolve, and Rights”
Continue readingBy: Graciela Moreno Niño, RWI Access to Justice intern
As part of RWI’s project “Standing with Ukraine by Providing Enhanced Rights Protection for IDPs and Refugees” funded by the Swedish Institute (SI) under the SI Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme, … Continue reading » “Reflections on RWI’s Study Visit to Copenhagen”
Continue readingThis article is written by a student and reflects their individual perspectives and opinions. It does not constitute an official representation of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute. The content provided here is for educational and informational purposes only, and readers should … Continue reading » “International Day of Persons with Disabilities”
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