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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“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.
“Pamoja” is a Swahili word … Continue reading » ““Pamoja” Solidarity and Human Rights Exhibition Day: 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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