As part of our celebration marking 40 years of accomplishments at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, we would like to share with you a front-page story and an article from the institute’s inaugural opening. Please take a moment to read the … Continue reading » “Newspaper Articles About the Opening of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute”
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Regional CSOs Consultation to Strengthen ASEAN Environmental Rights Framework
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI), in partnership with the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) andStrengthening Human Rights and Peace Research and Education in ASEAN/Southeast Asia (SHAPESEA) co-hosted a two-day CSOs consultation … Continue reading » “Regional CSOs Consultation to Strengthen ASEAN Environmental Rights Framework”
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RUCARR Roundtable with RWI Armenia Research Fellows: Armenia’s Human Rights agenda: efforts amidst social and security challenges
RWI Armenia Research Fellows Valentina Gevorgyan, Anna Melikyan and Srbuhi Michikyan are joining ‘Russia and the Caucasus Regional Research’ (RUCARR) for a roundtable discussion where they will share insights from their respective research work and expertise on Armenia’s Human Rights … Continue reading » “RUCARR Roundtable with RWI Armenia Research Fellows: Armenia’s Human Rights agenda: efforts amidst social and security challenges”
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Earth Trusteeship: Representatives for Future Generations Workshop at the UN CSO Conference Nairobi May 9-10, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Neshan Gunasekera, as part of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, co-chair, Earth Trusteeship Working Group and Member, World Future Council is joining forces with several partners to co-lead a dynamic workshop session at the upcoming … Continue reading » “Earth Trusteeship: Representatives for Future Generations Workshop at the UN CSO Conference Nairobi May 9-10, 2024”
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Nnimmo Bassey
Nnimmo Bassey is a Nigerian architect, environmental activist, author, and poet. He has been a prominent figure in human rights advocacy since the 1980s, serving on the Board of Directors of Nigeria’s Civil Liberties Organization between 1993 and 1999. His … Continue reading » “Nnimmo Bassey”
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International Mother Earth Day
April 22nd marks the International Mother Earth Day. This day is a call for action, urging us to transition towards a more sustainable economy that harmonises the needs of both humanity and our planet. As this day is coming … Continue reading » “International Mother Earth Day”
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Why the UN Human Rights System matters for Sustainability
On April 8 of this year, as part of the Lund Sustainability Week, a lecture entitled “Why the UN Human Rights System matters for Sustainability” was held. In this space organized by the Faculty of Law of Lund University and … Continue reading » “Why the UN Human Rights System matters for Sustainability”
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Interview with Rachana Sam At on overcoming obstacles through education
We 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”
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RWI Afghanistan Programme Research Fellows: Activities Update
During the month of March, the Afghan research fellows of the RWI Afghanistan Programme have been actively engaged in various activities related to the mandate of UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett, as well as other academic activities linked to their … Continue reading » “RWI Afghanistan Programme Research Fellows: Activities Update”
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