In his opening remarks today during a workshop at the 13th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Doha, RWI’s director, Morten Kjaerum, called on states to ensure that the standards meant to promote respect for human … Continue reading » “Kjaerum says states need greater respect for human rights in the criminal justice system”
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Vacancy: Head of NHRI unit
“Contributing to women’s full enjoyment of human rights is a cornerstone in Swedish foreign policy”
RWI recently held a workshop on the prevention of violence against women in Myanmar for the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission.
We asked a few questions to Johan Hallenborg, Minister Counsellor, Head of Swedish Embassy Section Office in Yangon.
Continue reading“We have a lot of work to do,” says commissioner at Myanmar National Human Rights Commission
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute is holding a workshop this week on business, human rights and the environment for Southeast Asian National Human Rights Institutions.
Daw Than Nwe, a commissioner in the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission since 2011, shares … Continue reading » ““We have a lot of work to do,” says commissioner at Myanmar National Human Rights Commission”
Continue readingCambodian court clerks take unique human rights training
Last week in Cambodia, court clerks from courts in the capital and neighbouring provinces met for an entire week to learn about human rights and fair trial rights. Issues such as discrimination and how to deal with people coming to … Continue reading » “Cambodian court clerks take unique human rights training”
Continue readingRWI signs new agreement with the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions
The Institute signed a new agreement today for continued cooperation with the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI). We took the opportunity to ask two questions to Mr. Gilbert Sebihogo, NANHRI’s Executive Director, while he … Continue reading » “RWI signs new agreement with the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions”
Continue reading“People and stories that really stick with you”
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute is holding a last meeting in Bangkok next week to gather participants from courses it held from 2011 to 2014 on the equal status and human rights of women in Southeast Asia.
The Institute organised the … Continue reading » ““People and stories that really stick with you””
Continue readingRWI strengthens collaboration with Indonesian correctional services
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its main partner in Indonesia, the Directorate General of Corrections (DGC).
“This reflects both parties commitment to strengthen the implementation of human rights in prisons,” says Christian Ranheim… Continue reading » “RWI strengthens collaboration with Indonesian correctional services”
Continue readingRWI’s work with National Human Rights Institutions
Recently, there has been some discussion in Swedish media regarding the role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in the promotion and protection of human rights, particularly in Myanmar. Given the rapidly growing interest in the creation and strengthening of … Continue reading » “RWI’s work with National Human Rights Institutions”
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