On 2-3 November 2021, RWI will convene a workshop bringing together civil society actors, scholars, and decision-makers to debate the nature and dynamics of Syrian refugee returns from neighbouring countries. There are still a few seats available for persons who … Continue reading » “Return? – Challenges, dilemmas, and obstacles concerning Syrian refugees return dynamics from neighbouring countries”
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Online Symposium on Human Rights in Transition 25-26 October
Human Rights are taken to be a stable constant of our post-war world. The accomplishments are many, as are the criticisms of what Human Rights has failed to deliver. The urgency of climate change and the disruption brought by the … Continue reading » “Online Symposium on Human Rights in Transition 25-26 October”
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The Latvian President Paid a Visit
Last week, we were happy to welcome Egils Levits, the tenth and current President of Latvia since 2019.. He came to visit the Institute and the Lund University in the latter’s premises, as he was attending the Malmö International Forum … Continue reading » “The Latvian President Paid a Visit”
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Archives of SAYP 2021
Young leaders from Sweden, the Baltics, and the Eastern Partnerships region united around human rights
What is SAYP?
The Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP) helps develop a new generation of leaders – through networking and mutual learning. Young … Continue reading » “Archives of SAYP 2021”
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Human rights cities in the EU: a framework for reinforcing rights locally – New FRA report
During the Fundamental Rights Forum 2021, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights has launched a new Framework for Human Rights Cities in the EU. Download it here
This report proposes a framework for becoming, and functioning as, a ‘human
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Recording: The New Swedish National Human Rights Institution – How will it work with other authorities?
During this, second in a series, webinar, we addressed some of the many unanswered questions regarding the interaction with, and division of responsibilities between, the institutions of human rights (IHR) and other authorities with relevant mandates.
There is a wide … Continue reading » “Recording: The New Swedish National Human Rights Institution – How will it work with other authorities?”
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On the ‘World Human Rights Cities Forum’ 2021: An interview with Morten Kjaerum and Helena Olsson
Ahead of the World Human Rights Cities Forum 2021 (7-10th of October) we talked to Morten Kjaerum and Helena Olsson about their thoughts and hopes for the event.
Film Festival: International Day of the Girl Child
Every year we unite movies with human rights through panel discussions with international experts. During 2021, we will have an all-year around film festival with focus on the international United Nations (UN) days. The festival is organised by the … Continue reading » “Film Festival: International Day of the Girl Child”
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Call for Papers for an Edited Book on Transformative Pedagogy
Co-editors: Teresa Cappiali and Johanne Jean-Pierre
New deadline: Monday October 31st 2021
Transformative pedagogy: A practical toolkit for higher education teachers working in diverse settings
This call for papers is addressed to university instructors and professors who have explored … Continue reading » “Call for Papers for an Edited Book on Transformative Pedagogy”
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