Over 50 representatives from local and regional governments (LRGs), civil society organizations, and international experts gathered in Geneva in July 2025 to officially launch and sign the Guidance Framework for Creating a Human Rights City, co-developed by United Cities … Continue reading » “Guidance Framework for Human Rights Cities Launched in Geneva”
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New Learning Materials Launched on Global China and Just Transitions
By: Cornelia Walles
On July 17, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI), in collaboration with Dialogue Earth, hosted a LinkedIn Live webinar focused on the importance of nuanced perspectives on “Global China”, particularly for policymakers and policy-engaged audiences in the … Continue reading » “New Learning Materials Launched on Global China and Just Transitions”
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ZHRC Holds Workshop to Reflect on Regional Study Visits and Chart Roadmap for Strengthening its Administrative Justice Mandate
By: Innocent Mawire, Programme Officer, Harare Office
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) recently held a one-day workshop in Harare to discuss key findings and lessons learned from its study visits to public protector institutions in Kenya, Uganda, and South … Continue reading » “ZHRC Holds Workshop to Reflect on Regional Study Visits and Chart Roadmap for Strengthening its Administrative Justice Mandate”
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2025 Winter School on Human Rights
By: Ashley Muza, Junior Programme Officer
On the 11th of July, the 2025 Winter School on Human Rights came to a conclusion. This follows after two intense weeks of human rights interactions on different thematic areas including, recent trends … Continue reading » “2025 Winter School on Human Rights”
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Southeast Asian Judges Share Innovations in Advancing Environmental Justice
By: Windi Arini, Country Director, RWI Indonesia.
Judges, legal experts, civil society organizations, and academics from across Southeast Asia gathered in Bali, Indonesia to highlight the crucial role of the judiciary in advancing environmental rights, during a dedicated session … Continue reading » “Southeast Asian Judges Share Innovations in Advancing Environmental Justice”
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Gender Audit Training for the Zimbabwe Gender Commission Staff (8-11 July 2025)
By: Peacewell Makhurane, Junior Programme Officer
Last week from 8-11 July 2025, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute, Harare Office in cooperation with the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) conducted a training for 20 ZGC staff on conducting gender audits in public … Continue reading » “Gender Audit Training for the Zimbabwe Gender Commission Staff (8-11 July 2025)”
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Learning: Global China and Just Transitions
(Illustration: Herlinde Demaerel / Dialogue Earth)
By: Malin Oud and Tom Baxter
“We need to understand China better.” This straightforward observation is of critical importance. It was made by an African development policy researcher at an event in Nairobi, but … Continue reading » “Learning: Global China and Just Transitions”
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Upcoming event: Advisory Opinion 32 of 2025: Climate Emergency and Human Rights. What’s Next?
Practical information
Tuesday 15 July 2025, 15:00-16:30
Online Round Table
This event is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.
About the event
Background & Rationale
On 3 July, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) issued Advisory Opinion 32
Training for the Zimbabwe Gender Commission Staff on the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners and the UN Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders
By: Peacewell Makhurane, Junior Programme Officer
From 17-20 June 2025, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in cooperation with the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) conducted a training for ZGC staff on the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners … Continue reading » “Training for the Zimbabwe Gender Commission Staff on the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners and the UN Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders”
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