National Human Rights Institutions

Since 1995, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute has supported over 50 National Human Rights Institutions worldwide, strengthening their capacity to promote, protect, and monitor human rights in compliance with the Paris Principles. RWI’s unique capacity-building model addresses the operational, human rights, and functional needs of NHRIs, guiding them from foundational knowledge to international recognition. Learn more about the vital role of these institutions and RWI’s extensive experience in advancing their development. 

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Josh Ounsted

josh ounsted

Josh Ounsted

Leader of Rule of Law and Access to Justice Thematic Area

Phone: +46 46 222 12 00
E-mail: josh.ounsted@rwi.lu.se

Josh is Head of the Thematic Area ‘Access to Justice’.

He previously served as the Director of the RWI Regional Office in Nairobi and before that as Director of the Institute’s Office in Jakarta. Prior to working for RWI, he worked for organisations including the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Human Rights Watch, and the Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defence of Human Rights.

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