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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“Pamoja” Solidarity and Human Rights Exhibition Day: 30 October 2023
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute, Harare office in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden in Zimbabwe and Africa University launched a “Pamoja” Solidarity and Human Rights Exhibition at Africa University in Mutare on 30 October 2023.
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Peter Lundberg is the new Executive Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute
Peter Lundberg is the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI)´s new Executive Director.
Currently, he serves as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Montenegro. He has more than 25 years of experience in public, development, humanitarian, … Continue reading » “Peter Lundberg is the new Executive Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute”
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Future of Human Rights project hosts intensive workshop for early career researchers
In September, the Future of Human Rights team made history. In a collaboration between RWI and the Faculty of Law at Lund University, the team hosted a pioneering workshop for early career researchers from a range of Global South and
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Study Tour to Sweden with Zimbabwean Partner Institutions
Between the 9 – 20 October, RWI’s Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Development Programme organised a study tour to Sweden for four of RWI’s Zimbabwean partner institutions, namely the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service, … Continue reading » “Study Tour to Sweden with Zimbabwean Partner Institutions”
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Nurturing Future Generations: Celebrating United Nations Day
On October 24th, 2023, we came together to celebrate the United Nation’s Day. This marked the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. There is no other global organization with the legitimacy, convening power and … Continue reading » “Nurturing Future Generations: Celebrating United Nations Day”
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UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief – Nazila Ghanea
UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Nazila Ghanea, visited Sweden from October 11 to 20, 2023, at the invitation of the Swedish Government. Discussions with government officials, faith communities, and various organisations took place. Ghanea also met … Continue reading » “UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief – Nazila Ghanea”
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Administrative Justice Stakeholders Engagement Report
ZHRC Engages key stakeholders in Manicaland as it continues to cultivate its Administrative Justice Function.
On 4 October 2023, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) came together with Government Ministries, Departments, and State Agencies from Manicaland Province. This event, supported