We met with Jasmin Diab during her visit to Lund. She is the Director of the Institute for Migration Studies at the Lebanese American University, where she also serve as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Migration Studies. Her … Continue reading » “LGBT refugees in Lebanon – with Jasmin Diab”
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Exploring Transformative Equality in African Human Rights Systems
Exploring Transformative Equality in African Human Rights Systems: Join Us at the RWI Regional Africa Academic Human Rights Conference
The RWI Nairobi Office is excited to inform you of the upcoming RWI Regional Africa Academic Human Rights Conference, organized by … Continue reading » “Exploring Transformative Equality in African Human Rights Systems”
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Rebecca M. Henderson – Charting a New Course for Sustainable Business
“Business enterprise is one of the most powerful forces on the planet when it comes to effecting positive change.”
Rebecca M. Henderson, a distinguished economist and academic, has made significant strides in shaping the business landscape. This month’s business and … Continue reading » “Rebecca M. Henderson – Charting a New Course for Sustainable Business”
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OHCHR Expert Meeting
On 28 August 2023, Director Morten Kjaerum spoke at the OHCHR expert meeting on enhancing capacity-building for local governments to incorporate human rights into all their work, in Geneva. Morten Kjaerum was part of the first panel titled Human … Continue reading » “OHCHR Expert Meeting”
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Business and Human Rights: Adhering to the OECD Guidelines
As we delve deeper into the globalised world, the role of businesses in upholding human rights becomes increasingly significant. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has formulated guidelines for multinational enterprises to ensure that businesses respect human rights, … Continue reading » “Business and Human Rights: Adhering to the OECD Guidelines”
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Final Workshop of the Climate Displacement in African Cities Project
From 20-21 August, RWI and Lund University convened the final workshop of the Climate Displacement in African Cities project. The workshop brought together public sector professional working primarily in local government to present and discuss the City Profiles that they … Continue reading » “Final Workshop of the Climate Displacement in African Cities Project”
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Examination of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is a pivotal legislative proposal. It was put forth by the European Commission to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour. This groundbreaking directive aims to mandate large companies to carry out due diligence … Continue reading » “Examination of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive”
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Gender Apartheid in the Afghan Context
On the 2nd anniversary of the Taliban take-over in Afghanistan, the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs hosts a seminar on the conceptualisation of gender apartheid in the Afghan context.
Two RWI Afghan research fellows Hanifa Girowal (2023) and … Continue reading » “Gender Apartheid in the Afghan Context”
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Biosphere Defenders Leveraging the Human Right to Healthy Environment for Transformative Change
Picture this: Earth, our beautiful planet, is like a grand puzzle with countless interconnected pieces. Biodiversity and healthy ecosystems are vital parts of this puzzle. These pieces are the life support systems that sustain us all, from the smallest insect … Continue reading » “Biosphere Defenders Leveraging the Human Right to Healthy Environment for Transformative Change”
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