How Librarians Work With Human Rights in Europe
Documenting and showcasing human rights was firmely on the agenda when I attended the 39th meeting of the European Co-ordination Committee on Human Rights Documentation (ECCHRD) last week.
Among the presentations of this year’s meeting, there was a … Continue reading » “How Librarians Work With Human Rights in Europe”
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Invitation: Regional Blended Learning Course on Human Rights, Gender Equality, Environment and Business in the Framework of SDGs
Note: This invitation is directed to corporations in South Asia. Download full invitation here.
It is RWI’s pleasure to invite you to apply for a regional course on human rights, gender equality and environment in the framework of SDGs and … Continue reading » “Invitation: Regional Blended Learning Course on Human Rights, Gender Equality, Environment and Business in the Framework of SDGs”
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RWI Scholarship Recipient Allows Cambodians to Pursue Human Rights Law in Their Home Country
Mengchhun Kheang is one of 12 recent recipients of an RWI scholarship given to Cambodians to obtain their Master’s in International Human Rights Law in Cambodia in a programme RWI has supported the Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia (PUC) to develop. … Continue reading » “RWI Scholarship Recipient Allows Cambodians to Pursue Human Rights Law in Their Home Country”
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What a Human Rights Internship is All About
This week I wrapped up my four-month long internship in the Communications Department at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in Lund, Sweden.
I started the internship with an open mind, excited for my first experience … Continue reading » “What a Human Rights Internship is All About”
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Holding Western Countries Accountable for Human Rights Violations
Mark Gibney, an RWI Affiliated Professor, recently published his work titled Extraordinary Rendition: Addressing the Challenges of Accountability. The book is co-edited by Didier Bigo, Professor of International Relations at Sciences Po-Paris, and Elspeth Guild, … Continue reading » “Holding Western Countries Accountable for Human Rights Violations”
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Become Our Next Communications Intern
Are you interested in making your own podcasts? Cover events? Interview human rights experts or work with social media?
Then this internship might be something for you: RWI is seeking a full-time intern for the autumn term in Lund, Sweden, … Continue reading » “Become Our Next Communications Intern”
Continue readingSwedish Municipal Network Created for Human Rights
Seven Swedish municipalities have joined a new network organized by the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) for a pilot project where they use a new human rights platform for their work involving human rights.
The network will … Continue reading » “Swedish Municipal Network Created for Human Rights”
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This is How We Actually Work with Human Rights
Curious about what we were up to over the year?
Every year, RWI does its best at summarising the institute’s work for each calendar year. In our Year in Review 2017 (former Annual Report), we report on our programmes in … Continue reading » “This is How We Actually Work with Human Rights”
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New Raoul Wallenberg Address in Stockholm
The Australian Embassy in Sweden has announced a new event in Stockholm on 1 June to mark the 5-year anniversary of granting honorary Australian citizenship to Raoul Wallenberg.
“Despite much progress, conflict, famine and natural disasters continue to fuel humanitarian … Continue reading » “New Raoul Wallenberg Address in Stockholm”
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“If You Can’t See the Change, Be the Change”
Eman Siam, RWI MENA Senior Programme Officer based in Amman, remains optimistic about the work RWI does in a region marked by a number of conflict and post-conflict situations. For her, the Middle East is home – she was … Continue reading » ““If You Can’t See the Change, Be the Change””
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