The Raoul Wallenberg Institute´s Harare Office, in collaboration with academic partner institutions, hosted the Human Rights Research Academy for Doctoral Candidates from 24-28 July 2023. The Research Academy brings together 15 researchers pursuing doctoral studies, from the five academic partners,
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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”.
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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”
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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.”
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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”
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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.”
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“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.””
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