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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Celebrating the Success of RWI’s Regional Africa Programme (RAP) 2017-2024
After six years of dedicated effort and collaboration, RWI’s Regional Africa Programme (RAP) 2017-2024 is drawing to a close. Since its inception in April 2017, the Programme has been committed to advancing access to justice for all and promoting the … Continue reading » “Celebrating the Success of RWI’s Regional Africa Programme (RAP) 2017-2024”
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Institutionalized system of discrimination, segregation, disrespect for human dignity and exclusion of women and girls in Afghanistan
From 18 to 20 March 2024, an expert roundtable on the topic of “Institutionalized system of discrimination, segregation, disrespect for human dignity and exclusion of women and girls in Afghanistan” was held at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) in Lund, … Continue reading » “Institutionalized system of discrimination, segregation, disrespect for human dignity and exclusion of women and girls in Afghanistan”
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Business and Human Rights (BHR) Mentorship Programme
Join our Business and Human Rights (BHR) Mentorship Programme for Ukrainian Early Career Researchers! We’re excited to announce this opportunity for 20 mentees, including PhD students, scholars with up to 3 years of research experience in the BHR field, and … Continue reading » “Business and Human Rights (BHR) Mentorship Programme”
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