On December 3–4, 2024, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) and the American University of Armenia (AUA) co-hosted the Second International Conference on Human Rights Research in Yerevan. This annual event brought together 75 participants, … Continue reading » “Advancing Human Rights Research in Armenia: Insights from the Second International Conference in Yerevan”
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Just transitions in the Mekong: China’s role in trade and investment
Second of four workshops sheds light on China’s influence in the Mekong region and opportunities for better engagement with Chinese stakeholders
Isis Sartori Reis & Tom Baxter
In collaboration with the Institute of Security and International Studies (ISIS Thailand) at … Continue reading » “Just transitions in the Mekong: China’s role in trade and investment”
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ZHRC undertakes a Study Visit to the South African Public Protector
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission is undertaking a study visit to South Africa’s Public Protector as part of its efforts to enhance its internal policy and administrative systems for dealing with administrative justice issues through learning from regional best practices … Continue reading » “ZHRC undertakes a Study Visit to the South African Public Protector”
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ZHRC’s Awareness-Raising and Outreach Activities help to disseminate awareness and knowledge of human rights and the Constitution of Zimbabwe
Citizen participation in national affairs is one of the key tenets of democratic governance. Engaging citizens in governance processes engenders transparency, improves accountability, reduces corruption and brings about good policy outcomes, development and the social well-being of citizens. As knowledge … Continue reading » “ZHRC’s Awareness-Raising and Outreach Activities help to disseminate awareness and knowledge of human rights and the Constitution of Zimbabwe”
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RWI’s Mission to Ukraine Successfully Concluded Last Week!
Last week the Raoul Wallenberg Institute concluded an intense mission to Ukraine. The focus of the mission has been on human rights work in the light of Ukraine’s EU accession process and recovery.
Ukraine’s commitment to the EU accession process … Continue reading » “RWI’s Mission to Ukraine Successfully Concluded Last Week!”
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Ukraine Mission with Strategic Discussions in Lviv
On 1 July, RWI initiated their mission to Ukraine with the visit of Lviv. Executive Director Peter Lundberg and Regional Europe Director Zuzana Zalanova discussed cooperation in localisating efforts on the EU accession process and recovery with Andriy Moskalenko, … Continue reading » “Ukraine Mission with Strategic Discussions in Lviv”
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Strengthened ties and new opportunities for cooperation in Zimbabwe
From June 12-14, 2024, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law strengthened its ties and explored new opportunities for cooperation in Zimbabwe through a series of strategic visits and agreements. The RWI team, led by Executive Director … Continue reading » “Strengthened ties and new opportunities for cooperation in Zimbabwe”
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Strengthening Global Partnerships: RWI’s Strategic Meetings in Nairobi
After successful engagements in Addis Ababa, RWI representatives continued their mission in Nairobi, holding a series of meetings with partners and multilateral and bilateral organizations.
The RWI delegation, including Peter Lundberg, RWI’s Executive Director, Rolf Ring, Deputy Executive Director, Rakel … Continue reading » “Strengthening Global Partnerships: RWI’s Strategic Meetings in Nairobi”
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Executive Director, Peter Lundberg Strengthens Ties with African Union Commission to Advance Human Rights in Africa
In a significant step towards enhancing cooperation between the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) and the African Union (AU), Mr. Peter Lundberg, Executive Director of RWI, visited the African Union Commission on June 7, 2024. … Continue reading » “Executive Director, Peter Lundberg Strengthens Ties with African Union Commission to Advance Human Rights in Africa”
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