The Third High-Level Conference on the Global State of Human Rights took place in the picturesque San Nicolò monastery, Venice, Italy, on 14-15 July. The conference was co-organised by The Global Campus of Human Rights and the Right Livelihood Foundation.… Continue reading » “Global State of Human Rights Conference”
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Second Roundtable on Documenting violations in Afghanistan
On 26-27th July 2023, RWI, the US Institute of Peace and the Afghanistan Human Rights Coordination Mechanism at Freedom House co-organised a roundtable at the USIP premises in Washington DC for US- and Canada-based organisations that in different ways engage … Continue reading » “Second Roundtable on Documenting violations in Afghanistan”
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Strengthen Capacities of Doctoral Candidates
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,
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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