Olle Wästberg: “We Need More Raoul Wallenbergs Today”
This week, our podcast, “On Human Rights,” is coming to you from the middle of the Baltic Sea, on the island of Gotland. Here all week at a political festival called Almedalen, politicans, academics, the civil society, and the business … Continue reading » “Olle Wästberg: “We Need More Raoul Wallenbergs Today””
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“Ten Youth Closely Affiliated to Our Programs Were Shot To Death”
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights,” we come to you from the middle of the Baltic Sea. We’re on the small island of Gotland in Sweden where there’s an annual political gathering called Almedalen. The week-long event … Continue reading » ““Ten Youth Closely Affiliated to Our Programs Were Shot To Death””
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Gathering Ideas to Improve the Lives of Syrian Youth
Millions of Syrian have been affected by the war since 2011. Among other pressing humanitarian priorities, Syrian youth in particular are in danger of becoming a ‘lost generation’ due in part to the lack of available and affordable avenues for … Continue reading » “Gathering Ideas to Improve the Lives of Syrian Youth”
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If Neo-Nazis Should Be Allowed at Almedalen: A Human Rights Perspective
This week, our podcast, “On Human Rights,” is coming to you from the middle of the Baltic Sea, on the island of Gotland. Here all week at a political festival called Almedalen, politicans, academics, the civil society, and the business … Continue reading » “If Neo-Nazis Should Be Allowed at Almedalen: A Human Rights Perspective”
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How Can Swedish Companies Put More Women in Management
In the latest episode of our podcast “On Human Rights” from Almedalen, we’re speaking to Tove Dahlgren. She is the head of the educational department for a foundation called Allbright. Allbright is a politically independent, non-profit foundation that promotes equality … Continue reading » “How Can Swedish Companies Put More Women in Management”
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Human Rights Defenders Depend on Allies They Can Gain in Business
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights,” we feature an interview from Almedalen with our Stockholm office director Malin Oud who speaks with Phil Bloomer, who is the executive director of the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre located … Continue reading » “Human Rights Defenders Depend on Allies They Can Gain in Business”
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Thomas Frostberg On Sustainability, Human Rights and Journalism Today
In the middle of the Baltic Sea, the small island of Gotland in Sweden hosts an annual political gathering called Almedalen. The week-long event every July draws thousands from the political parties, different universities, civil society actors and the … Continue reading » “Thomas Frostberg On Sustainability, Human Rights and Journalism Today”
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Promoting Gender Equality: Methods, Results & Lessons Learned
Gender stereotypes and norms are root causes of societal inequalities and gender-based discrimination, which in turn can translate into shunted life experiences and very serious life situations. These can include, but are not limited to gender-based poverty and violence, unequal … Continue reading » “Promoting Gender Equality: Methods, Results & Lessons Learned”
Continue reading“I Hope European Leaders Understand That We Are All Minorities”
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights,” RWI’s Senior Researcher Alejandro Fuentes interviews Professor Tove H. Malloy, who teaches at the Europa-Universität-Flensburg, Germany, and heads up the European Centre for Minority Issues’ research cluster Citizenship and Ethics.
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Interning with the Institute to Bring Positive Change in the U.S.
Zaihra Ahmed, a Suffolk University Law School student, has been conducting an internship at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute during the spring and summer. We recently spoke to her about her experiences and her plans for the future.
Zaihra Ahmed was … Continue reading » “Interning with the Institute to Bring Positive Change in the U.S.”
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