As part of the Regional Asia Programme on Human Rights and Sustainable Development 2017-2021, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) hereby calls for applications from academics (both researchers and lecturers) affiliated with academic institutions … Continue reading » “Call for Applications: Regional Human Rights Research Initiative 2019”
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Kenya Probation Service: Human Rights Training
In 2019, RWI’s Nairobi office undertook the first ever known probation service human rights audit, in cooperation with the Kenya Probation and Aftercare Service (KPAS).
The audit was measured according to the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules on Non-Custodial Measures … Continue reading » “Kenya Probation Service: Human Rights Training”
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Are Countries of the Asia Pacific Considering Human Rights When Combating Climate Change?
This baseline study finds that only a handful of countries in the Asia Pacific have included direct references to human rights in their Paris Agreement action plans to combat climate change, their so-called national determined contributions (NDCs).
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Strengthening Cambodians’ Human Rights Research
The Centre for Study of Humanitarian Law (CSHL) recently held their fourth academic conference on human rights at the Royal University of Law and Economics in Phenom Penh.
Director of RWI’s Phenom Penh office, Hanna Johnsson, who presented some … Continue reading » “Strengthening Cambodians’ Human Rights Research”
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“Toxic Week” – A Roundtable in China
With the world’s largest chemicals industry, China faces many well-known challenges. These include air pollution, water contamination, and toxic products.
Despite these issues, the country has the potential to positively contribute to progress globally. To expand on this potential, … Continue reading » ““Toxic Week” – A Roundtable in China”
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New Human Rights Cities Network Launched
The Human Rights Cities Network will mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by launching their online platform to the public today.
The network aims to provide a place for people to connect and promotes the … Continue reading » “New Human Rights Cities Network Launched”
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Rebecca Stern: Human Rights Are For Humans, Not Citizens
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law recently sat down with Rebecca Stern, a member of our board, to discuss her interest in human rights. As well as being a member of RWI’s board, Stern is … Continue reading » “Rebecca Stern: Human Rights Are For Humans, Not Citizens”
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Environmental Challenges in the Maldives
RWI recently organized a regional meeting in Bangkok for National Human Rights Institutions in Asia to discuss human rights, the environment and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The meeting was the third phase of RWI’s Blended Learning Course on Human … Continue reading » “Environmental Challenges in the Maldives”
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Less Blame, More Partnership
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law recently held the third phase of a course on Human Rights, Gender Equality and Environment/Climate Change in the Framework of the SDGs in South Asia. Participants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri … Continue reading » “Less Blame, More Partnership”
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