On Friday the 1st of December 2023, the European Union (EU) through the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) donated a project motor vehicle (an Isuzu D-MAX 2.5L Diesel 4×2 Double Cab) and 10 HP Laptop
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Joint Workshop for the three Independent Commissions in Zimbabwe
From 21-22 November 2023, RWI Harare Office in cooperation with three independent commissions in Zimbabwe namely, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) and Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) conducted a joint workshop to develop joint actions and … Continue reading » “Joint Workshop for the three Independent Commissions in Zimbabwe”
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Development of an Internal Standards and Compliance Office
As part of the MoU based cooperation with Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), RWI Harare Office in cooperation with the ZPCS, carried out a workshop to discuss the development of an international standards and compliance office at ZPCS from … Continue reading » “Development of an Internal Standards and Compliance Office”
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Visiting our Partner Libraries in Zimbabwe
To culminate the end of a four-year program cycle, I had the opportunity to visit and assess each of our five university partner libraries in Zimbabwe. The primary focus of this assessment was to identify the unique needs and challenges … Continue reading » “Visiting our Partner Libraries in Zimbabwe”
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Collaboration with UNDP to Deepen Understanding of Human Rights in the Armenian Parliament
In 2023, RWI engaged in activities contributing to the enhancement of knowledge and capacities of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia in the field of human rights. These contributions were designed and implemented in cooperation with United Nations … Continue reading » “Collaboration with UNDP to Deepen Understanding of Human Rights in the Armenian Parliament”
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Human Rights and Climate Action: RWI’s Reflection from COP28
As COP28 unfolded, it became evident that the pursuit of climate action is intrinsically linked with the fundamental principles of human rights. The two week-long discussions, spanning topics from indigenous rights to corporate responsibility, painted a comprehensive picture of the … Continue reading » “Human Rights and Climate Action: RWI’s Reflection from COP28”
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Swedish Committee for Afghanistan Conference
On November 30th 2023, RWI Afghanistan Programme research fellow Sonia Eqbal and UN Special Rapporteur and RWI visiting professor Richard Bennett attended a conference organised by the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) in Stockholm, Sweden. The conference featured a wide … Continue reading » “Swedish Committee for Afghanistan Conference”
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RWI’s engagement with Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
Artificial intelligence is everywhere in the news these days. RWI is no stranger to the topic, having recently been engaged in two events to highlight the role of AI and its impacts on the protection and enjoyment of human rights.
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Successful Human Rights Research Conference Held in Yerevan
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) proudly hosted the “Human Rights Research in Armenia: Current and Emerging Issues” conference on December 1, 2023, at Yerevan State University (YSU). This event, a collaboration with YSU’s Faculty … Continue reading » “Successful Human Rights Research Conference Held in Yerevan”
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