Adopting a human rights-based approach in today’s governance requires encouragement of young people motivated to bring positive changes for the future. Since 2017, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) together with Lund University,has been contributing to the Swedish Institute Academy for … Continue reading » “SAYP is a Step to Leadership. An Interview with RWI Europe Office Director Zuzana Zalanova”
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The Unwavering Mission of Raoul Wallenberg: Fighting for Human Rights in a World Under Threat
Written by Peter Lundberg, Executive Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute
Inspired by the actions of one man, The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law has been promoting universal respect for human rights and international humanitarian … Continue reading » “The Unwavering Mission of Raoul Wallenberg: Fighting for Human Rights in a World Under Threat”
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Human rights, ethics: The impact of hate speech and misinformation
Thematic discussion on the topic of “Human rights, ethics: The impact of hate speech and misinformation” was held at the National Assembly of Armenia
A thematic discussion on the topic of “Human rights, ethics: The impact of hate speech and … Continue reading » “Human rights, ethics: The impact of hate speech and misinformation”
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Legal Assistance for Ukrainian Refugees and IDPs: Presenting Studies from Ukraine, Sweden, and Poland
How to provide effective legal assistance for Ukrainian refugees and Internally Displaced Peoples (IDPs)? Some of the key insights were discussed during an online event on 1 March by Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI), together with the Association of Legal clinics … Continue reading » “Legal Assistance for Ukrainian Refugees and IDPs: Presenting Studies from Ukraine, Sweden, and Poland”
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Rätt på Riktigt- school will work for all!
Anjali Haryana from Malmö mot Diskriminering talks to RWI for the project Rätt på Riktigt.
The project aims to give tools to parents and students for demanding the right support and adaptations in school. How does the self-help website … Continue reading » “Rätt på Riktigt- school will work for all!”
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Fulbright Lecture with David Kaye
On February 28th, 2024, David Kaye gave a Fulbright lecture on the topic of ‘Constitutionalism, Democracy, and the Challenges of a Digital Age.’ Kaye holds the position of Distinguished Fulbright Chair in Public International Law at RWI and the Law … Continue reading » “Fulbright Lecture with David Kaye”
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Regional Asia Pacific Office organises an end-of Programme event after 7 years
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of human rights and humanitarian law’s (RWI) Regional Asia Pacific Programme (RAPP) has organised an end-of programme closing event called ‘Synergies for Sustainable Change: Connecting Human Rights, Gender Equality, and Environmental Protection in Asia and the … Continue reading » “Regional Asia Pacific Office organises an end-of Programme event after 7 years”
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Training of Trainers on International Prison Standards for ZPCS Trainers
As 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”
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Workshop on the Relationship between Gender Equality and Human Rights
Last week, 12-16 February 2024, the RWI-Harare in cooperation with Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC), conducted a training on the relationship between human rights and gender equality, for ZGC secretariat staff. The ZGC has recently decentralised its operations to four new … Continue reading » “Workshop on the Relationship between Gender Equality and Human Rights”
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