United Nations Human Rights Award 2023

Global Coalition of civil society organisations, Indigenous Peoples, social movements and local communities for “the universal recognition of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment”.

I am pleased that the Raoul Wallenberg Institute has been engaged in the

Celebrating 20 Years of the Maputo Protocol and Advancing Women’s Rights in Africa

THE MAPUTO PROTOCOL HITS 20 YEARS AND WE HAVE BIG PLANS TO MARK THIS MILESTONE.

On this day, the 11th of July 2023, we celebrate a great milestone for women of Africa, 20 years since the adoption of the Protocol … Continue reading » “Celebrating 20 Years of the Maputo Protocol and Advancing Women’s Rights in Africa”

Ms. Nay Sokmeng – From the Garment Factory to Becoming a Lawyer.

We met with Ms. Nay Sokmeng. She is an RWI scholarship recipient dreaming of becoming a teacher, who eventually with the help of Cambodia Legal Education for Women and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute received scholarships resulting in her becoming a … Continue reading » “Ms. Nay Sokmeng – From the Garment Factory to Becoming a Lawyer.”

The Raoul Wallenberg Prize

“Extraordinary people deserve an extraordinary prize – the Raoul Wallenberg Prize” – Join us in celebrating those who make a difference in defending human rights!

Do you know someone or an organization that has gone above and beyond to protect

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Develop Human Rights Research-Related Capacities

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute-Harare Office, in collaboration with its academic partners, will be facilitating a Winter School on Human Rights. The Winter School takes place from 3-14 July 2023 at the Midlands State University in Gweru and the University of … Continue reading » “Develop Human Rights Research-Related Capacities”

Climate and Human Rights Workshop for Business Practitioners

Together with the Global Business Initiative on Human Rights and Global Compact Thailand, RWI organised a workshop on climate and human rights for business practitioners. It was held as a side event at the United Nations Responsible Business and Human

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The Aurora Case – Young climate activists suing the Swedish state.

We spoke to Ida Edling and Greta Frisk Norin; two young students who are part of the Aurora organisation committed to reversing climate change by suing the Swedish state. The lawsuit accuses the state of not doing enough to mitigate … Continue reading » “The Aurora Case – Young climate activists suing the Swedish state.”

“We all must defend our friends in Ukraine and in that defend our own values.”

On 23 May 2023, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) hosted a roundtable “Academia’s Role to Uphold Human Rights in Ukraine” – centered around the role of Ukrainian law schools in upholding human rights in times of a humanitarian crisis. The … Continue reading » ““We all must defend our friends in Ukraine and in that defend our own values.””

First Roundtable on Documenting Violations in Afghanistan

Starting 31 May, over 40 Afghan and non-Afghan practitioners and experts gathered at RWI in Lund and online for a 3-day roundtable about documentation of human rights violations in Afghanistan. The event was the second RWI roundtable in 2023, organised … Continue reading » “First Roundtable on Documenting Violations in Afghanistan”

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Global Coalition of civil society organisations, Indigenous Peoples, social movements and local communities for “the universal recognition of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment”.

THE MAPUTO PROTOCOL HITS 20 YEARS AND WE HAVE BIG PLANS TO MARK THIS MILESTONE.

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