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This month we highlight the International day of Democracy that falls on the 15th of September.
If you are interested in learning more about democratisation and autocratisation, this is what Lena, out librarian at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute recommends you … Continue reading » “Learn with Lena: International Day of Democracy”
Continue readingAs the first part of a new interview-series, the RWI Phnom Penh Office spoke with the Swedish ambassador to Cambodia about the present and future of Cambodia-Swedish relations.
In light of the closure of the Swedish embassy in Phnom Penh … Continue reading » “New Interview Series from the Phnom Penh Office: The Swedish Ambassador to Cambodia”
Continue readingThe Raoul Wallenberg Institute and the Swedish Institute Against Corruption invite you to a two-week online course on the nexus between corruption and human rights.
When: 11-22 October 2021 Where: Online on Zoom and Canvas Apply by: October 1
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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague and friend Utama Sandjaja, known as Utama or Sandy.
Utama has been a valued member of our team since May 6, 2019, managing the … Continue reading » “In Memory of Utama Sandjaja”
Continue readingThe Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN Human Rights) and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights (RWI) have entered into a unique cooperation agreement.
RWI will support in growing the OHCHR’s Surge Initiative to combat inequalities … Continue reading » “Press Release: OHCHR and RWI to cooperate on Surge Initiative”
Continue readingTogether with Åland Peace Institute, The Galaxy Fund for Social Projects and the Norwegian Center for Human Rights, we have undertaken a project on models of cooperation between civil society organisations and local authorities for the localisation of the SDGs. … Continue reading » “Making SDGs a Reality on the Local Level”
Continue readingAnna Karin Lindblom summarises her personal take on the added value of the new Swedish institute, using a 5C-model encompassing comprehensiveness, continuity, competence, coordination, credibility.
… Continue reading » “The Added Value of the New Swedish NHRI: Lindblom’s Five C’s” Continue readingWith the new institute, we will get a complete and comprehensive overview including a
We talked to Anna-Karin Lindblom, Inquiry Chair for the National Human Rights Institution in Sweden, who works to help install the new institute.
NGOs, CSOs, authorities and other stakeholders are welcoming the new Swedish Human Rights Institute. The Institute will … Continue reading » “Awaited, Wanted and Weighed with High Expectations: The New Swedish NHRI”
Continue readingThe harassment and abuse of LGBTQI+ people occurs all over the world. Pride celebrations, weeks, parades and months are extremely powerful – bringing together a social and political movement to fight for inclusion and respect for human rights. Such movements … Continue reading » “World Pride Film Festival Screening: Welcome to Chechnya”
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