By Matthew Scott, Leader of the Human Rights and the Environment Thematic Area
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) and Lund University have partnered on an innovative project, “Refugee Decision-making in First Countries of Asylum” (ReDeFi), to deepen our understanding … Continue reading » “Understanding Refugee Decision-Making: The ReDeFi Project”
Continue readingThe Armenian branch of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) and the Human Rights Defender Office of Armenia (HRDO) are working together to enhance the country’s human rights protections in Armenia’s penitentiary system, with a … Continue reading » “Human Rights Protections in Armenia’s Penitentiary System”
Continue readingFrom September 26-27, 2024, the Armenian branch of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) and Yerevan State University (YSU) held a Human Rights Pedagogy Workshop aimed at enhancing university-level teaching practices in human rights education. The two-day event provided a valuable … Continue reading » “Advancing Human Rights Education at Yerevan State University”
Continue readingThe Center for the Study of Humanitarian Law (CSHL) was established with the support of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) in August 2014 based at the English Language Based Bachelor of Law Programme (ELBBL) … Continue reading » “Library Partnership between CSHL & RWI Cambodia”
Continue readingWe had the pleasure of speaking with Rachana Sam At, an Indigenous (Bunong) student from Cambodia. She has just completed her internship at the RWI office in Cambodia, and we are pleased to share her story of overcoming obstacles … Continue reading » “Interview with Rachana Sam At on overcoming obstacles through education”
Continue readingJoin our Business and Human Rights (BHR) Mentorship Programme for Ukrainian Early Career Researchers! We’re excited to announce this opportunity for 20 mentees, including PhD students, scholars with up to 3 years of research experience in the BHR field, and … Continue reading » “Business and Human Rights (BHR) Mentorship Programme”
Continue readingAs from 5 to 8 February 2024, the Harare office in cooperation with Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS), conducted a four-day Peer-Reviewed/ Mentor-Led Training of Trainers on International Prison Standards. The training was a follow up to the … Continue reading » “Training of Trainers on International Prison Standards for ZPCS Trainers”
Continue readingTo culminate the end of a four-year program cycle, I had the opportunity to visit and assess each of our five university partner libraries in Zimbabwe. The primary focus of this assessment was to identify the unique needs and challenges … Continue reading » “Visiting our Partner Libraries in Zimbabwe”
Continue readingIn 2023, the RWI engaged in the activities contributing to the enhancement of knowledge and capacities of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia in the field of human rights. These contributions were designed and implemented in cooperation with … Continue reading » “Collaboration with UNDP to Deepen Understanding of Human Rights in the Armenian Parliament”
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