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By Olga Gaponenco, Programme Officer  

From 8 to 10 December 2025, the Association of Legal Clinics of Ukraine (ALCU), together with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI), Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union (UHHRU) and … Continue reading » “Second Vasyl Ovsiienko Debate Tournament Strengthens Human Rights Competencies of Ukraine’s Future Lawyers”

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) was proud to participate in and support a series of pivotal events during the 46th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of … Continue reading » “Reflecting, Renewing, Recommitting: RWI Supports Key Events at the 46th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child”

By: Tatsiana Rahozina, Anna Pedash and Cornelia Walles

A meaningful and productive week in Austria has come to an end, marking an important step in strengthening the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights (UPCHR) with practical insights into international … Continue reading » “Strengthening the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights”

By: Charlie Meidino Albajili, Programme Officer for Access to Justice/Business and Human Rights, Jakarta Office

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) organised a two-day Regional Workshop on Case-Based Learning (CBL) for Competitiveness through Responsible Business Conduct on 19–20 November 2025 … Continue reading » “Regional Workshop Explores Case-Based Learning to Strengthen Responsible Business Conduct in Southeast Asia”

By: Tsion Hagos, Senior Liaison Officer

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, under the Regional Africa Programme, convened a two-day technical workshop in collaboration with the African Union (AU) Commission (AUC) to explore … Continue reading » “RWI-AUC Technical Workshop on the Role of AU Policy Organs in Enhancing Implementation of Decisions of the AU Human Rights Mechanisms”

By: Cornelia Walles and Clémence Vélon-Bazzana, Communications Associates

The 2025 Anna Lindh Lecture, delivered by Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality; Preparedness and Crisis Management, brought a full auditorium to Lund University’s historic University Hall on 13 November. … Continue reading » “European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib Delivers 2025 Anna Lindh Lecture in Lund, Calling for Renewed Leadership to Protect International Humanitarian Law”

By: Jennifer Jun, RWI Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communication, and Helena Carlquist, MSA Chief Business Development and Communications Officer

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) and Mannheimer Swartling (MSA) have entered into … Continue reading » “RWI and Mannheimer Swartling Enter Strategic Partnership to Strengthen International Humanitarian Law”

By: Jennifer Jun, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communication

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) welcomes the Government of Luxembourg’s official support for the International Humanitarian Law Compliance Monitoring Database (ICMD), reinforcing its commitment … Continue reading » “RWI Welcomes Luxembourg’s Support for ICMD, Strengthening International Humanitarian Law Compliance”

By: Cornelia Walles, Communications Associate

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) hosted a 3,5 days long training programme in Lund from October 20th to 24th, for 27 participants from Lviv, Ukraine, as part of the EUcation – Urban Governance for … Continue reading » “EUcation Training in Lund on Urban Governance for Human Rights and EU Integration”