RWI Supported Researchers Presents Paper in Manila
Two RWI supported Cambodian researchers recently presented papers at the 14th ASLI Conference in Manilla – “A uniting Force? Asian values and the Law”.
Kimsan Soy, who is the director of the Centre for the Studies of Humanitarian Law … Continue reading » “RWI Supported Researchers Presents Paper in Manila”
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Leuven Declaration On the Backlash Against Independent Human Rights Mechanisms
In recent years, human rights institutions and mechanisms around the world, like the UN and the European Court of Human rights, have been facing a major backlash. Making matters worse, rule of law and democracy are being challenged and civil … Continue reading » “Leuven Declaration On the Backlash Against Independent Human Rights Mechanisms”
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Taking Action on Human Rights in Sierra Leone’s Prisons
RWI has just completed a week-long Human Rights Action Planning Workshop with the Sierra Leone Correctional Services (SLCS) under the Institute’s new partnership in the country with SLCS and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The event saw managers from … Continue reading » “Taking Action on Human Rights in Sierra Leone’s Prisons”
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How the World is Drifting Apart and Bursting Bubbles
Johan Hassel is the CEO of Global Utmaning, or in English, Global Challenge. This is an independent think tank that promotes long-term solutions to crises and challenges. Hassel is also a member of the Swedish Delegation for the UN’s … Continue reading » “How the World is Drifting Apart and Bursting Bubbles”
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Plan Hatched to Spread Awareness on Gender-Related Issues in Belarus
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute together with the Faculty of Management Technologies and Humanitarisation at the Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU) is working to implement a gender plan to spread awareness on gender related issues and culture. The plan is also … Continue reading » “Plan Hatched to Spread Awareness on Gender-Related Issues in Belarus”
Continue readingEconomic, Social and Cultural Rights Training in Zimbabwe
This week, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in cooperation with the Zimbabwean Centre for Applied Legal Research launched the second professional training programme on human rights for Zimbabwe.
The workshop, which takes place in Harare, brings together ministries, government departments, local … Continue reading » “Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Training in Zimbabwe”
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What Impact is the America First Doctrine Having on Human Rights?
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights,” we talk to Ted Piccone. He is a senior fellow with the Project on International Order and Strategy and Latin America Initiative in the Foreign Policy Program at Brookings Institution in Washington … Continue reading » “What Impact is the America First Doctrine Having on Human Rights?”
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“Kim Kardashian is More Famous Than Any Human Rights Activist”
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights,” we speak to Yeonmi Park, a 23-year-old human rights activist from North Korea.
RWI’s Leila Fall recently interviewed Yeonmi Park, a 23-year-old human rights activist from North Korea. When she fled that … Continue reading » ““Kim Kardashian is More Famous Than Any Human Rights Activist””
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Lecture: The Dynamics of Minority-Majority Relations in Europe
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute is hosting a lecture titled, “The dynamics of minority-majority relations in Europe: Emerging paradigm shift, or old wine in new bottles?” on May 31.
The lecture will be delivered by Professor Tove H. Malloy, who … Continue reading » “Lecture: The Dynamics of Minority-Majority Relations in Europe”
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“Access to Human Rights Education is a Right in Itself”
In an article in the recent issue of the International Journal of Human Rights, Olga Bezbozhna, RWI programme officer, and Helena Olsson, Team Leader for RWI’s People on the Move team, explore how it is possible to … Continue reading » ““Access to Human Rights Education is a Right in Itself””
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