In Harare, RWI collaborated with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to host the National International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition. This is a recurring competition which aims to give students the opportunity to not only study … Continue reading » “Moot Competitions: “I have done them all!””
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Zimbabwe: Summer School on Human Rights
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute in Harare and five academic partner universities run the 2022 Summer School on Human Rights together.
During two weeks, students get together at the College of Business, Peace, Leadership, and Governance at Africa University in Mutare, … Continue reading » “Zimbabwe: Summer School on Human Rights”
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Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission: Strengthening the Public Protector Function
Within the broader framework of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Development Programme, and more specifically under the EU-funded Support to the “Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Project” the RWI, in cooperation with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, just ran a capacity … Continue reading » “Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission: Strengthening the Public Protector Function”
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New ‘On Human Rights’ Podcast – Discussing Conflict Related Sexual Violence with Julia Dalman and Tyson Nicholas
Since 1981, November 25th has been a day for advocacy and raising awareness against gender-based violence. The days was officially designated as The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by the United Nation General Assembly Resolution 54/134 … Continue reading » “New ‘On Human Rights’ Podcast – Discussing Conflict Related Sexual Violence with Julia Dalman and Tyson Nicholas”
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Values in times of crisis: Strategic crisis management in the EU.
Thérèse Murphy, the Raoul Wallenberg Visiting Chair on the Future of Human Rights, is a member of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE). The Group has just published its latest Statement: Values … Continue reading » “Values in times of crisis: Strategic crisis management in the EU.”
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Putting human rights at the center of climate action by empowering youth on climate change
During the second week of the COP27 meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, The Raoul Wallenberg Institute’s Asia Pacific team continued its activities in promoting the interlinkages between human rights, gender equality, climate change, business, and the environment. During the
Activity summary for the second week of COP27
What did the Asia Pacific representation of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute do during the final week of COP27?
“Putting human rights at the heart of climate action through action through empowering youth on climate change.”
During the second week of … Continue reading » “Activity summary for the second week of COP27”
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A Just Transition, Grounded in Human Rights: The Role of Businesses
Businesses play a leading role in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. The effects of climate change that scientists have predicted are now a reality. Accelerated sea level rise, increasing incidents, an intensification of disasters and extreme weather events,
Summary of RWI activities during the first week of COP27
What RWI does at COP27
During COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, The RWI Asia Pacific Programme conducted several activities to promote the interlinkages between human rights, climate change, the environment, and businesses. The Asia-Pacific team (RAPP), represented by Victor Bernard, … Continue reading » “Summary of RWI activities during the first week of COP27 ”
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