The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is hosting a public panel discussion on January 22 at 10:00 on counter-terrorism, surveillance, and human rights in Europe in the wake of the Paris attacks.
“After a terrorist attack, … Continue reading » “Counter-terrorism, Surveillance, and Human Rights in Europe After the Paris Attacks”
Continue readingThe EU’s Special Representative for Human Rights, Stavros Lambrinidis, will be the speaker for the 11th annual Anna Lindh Lecture on January 12 in Lund, Sweden.
Lambrinidis’ role is to enhance the effectiveness and visibility of EU human rights policy.… Continue reading » “Is Europe Still a Human Rights Frontrunner?”
Continue readingSeveral representatives from the Institute are attending the 6th International Human Rights Education Conference in the Netherlands. RWI’s director Morten Kjaerum delivered an opening speech at the event.
“Currently, in 2015, the threats to democracy, rule of law and human … Continue reading » ““Diminish Fear and Flight by Building Human Rights Based Democracies””
Continue readingSweden’s foreign minister Margot Wallström outlined on Friday the government’s plans to advance human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
“Standing up for your values and what you believe in can be controversial,” she said. “You have to take … Continue reading » “Sweden’s Foreign Minister Stresses Hope Despite Human Rights Challenges”
Continue readingRWI Director Morten Kjaerum spoke at the Council of Europe Conference in Helsinki, Finland. “We have built an excellent human rights landscape the last 25 years with important institutions, now we have to ask ourselves how they all added up … Continue reading » ““A World Torn Apart by Us and Them Dichotomies””
Continue readingThursday, December 10, was Human Rights Day. On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Two years later, 10 December was marked as Human Rights Day.
This year, the UN … Continue reading » “Time for Reflection on Human Rights Day”
Continue readingHuman Rights Day, 10 December, is a public holiday in Cambodia, and most people are not working. However, the Institute’s office in Cambodia is working hard. In order to celebrate the Human Rights Day, for the third time the offices … Continue reading » “Celebrating Human Rights Day in Cambodia”
Continue readingToday, 9 December, is International Anti-Corruption Day. To mark the day and learn more about corruption, we sat down with Mikael Johansson, RWI’s Advisor on Strategic Planning and Quality Assurance.
How is corruption tied to the protection of … Continue reading » “How Corruption Affects You”
Continue readingSweden’s foreign minister Margot Wallström will deliver a speech on human rights, democracy and the rule of law at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in Lund on Friday, December 11, at 15:00.
“It is great … Continue reading » “Sweden’s Foreign Minister to Speak at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute”
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