The enduring impact of prolonged conflict has severely strained the social, political, and economic fabrics of Afghanistan. Among the least documented yet most distressing aspects is the plight of Afghan women historically. Despite the historical variations of ruling ideologies there … Continue reading » “The Vicious Cycle of Women’s Rights Violations in Afghanistan and the Need for Accountability”
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Human Rights Adjudication in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities within the African Union and Sub-Regional Human Rights Systems
The collection of chapters contained in this book originates from the first Academic Network conference held at the University of Zimbabwe, Harare, in October 2022. The conference, like this book, is titled Human Rights Adjudication in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities … Continue reading » “Human Rights Adjudication in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities within the African Union and Sub-Regional Human Rights Systems”
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This report constitutes the outcomes of the first research conference with Afghan human rights scholars in the RWI programme on Afghanistan. The conference saw 15 Afghan scholars with expertise in different human rights areas share their analyses and discuss them … Continue reading » “Report from RWI’s first research conference with Afghan human rights scholars”
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This textbook focusses on ‘responsible business conduct’ (RBC) and has a special focus on the impact of businesses on our human rights. From small local market food stalls to large multinational enterprises, there is evidence everywhere of business activity. … Continue reading » “Responsible Business Conduct in Cambodia”
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The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) launches its newest publication titled “Human Rights in Action: Localizing Human Rights for Sustainable Development”. This initiative, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), … Continue reading » “RWI launches a new publication focusing on human rights and local governance”
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In an increasingly interconnected and urbanized world, the concept of Human Rights Cities has emerged as a pivotal framework that resonates with the core values of justice, inclusivity, and empowerment. As defined by the Gwangju Declaration (2011), a human rights … Continue reading » “Human Rights Cities Forum Joint Paper Series – WHRCF 2021 & 2022”
Continue readingMore TagA Bibliometric Analysis of Research at the Nexus of Climate Change, Human Mobility, and Human Rights
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) has developed this bibliometric analysis of existing literature at the nexus of work on climate change, human mobility, and human rights.
Climate change affects people and communities in a … Continue reading » “A Bibliometric Analysis of Research at the Nexus of Climate Change, Human Mobility, and Human Rights”
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This handbook is intended for use by university administrators, faculty, students, and higher education partners. The main aim of the handbook is to shine a light on the ways in which teaching and learning processes can be designed to reflect
Ukraine Mapping Report
This mapping study report examines the current state of human rights education and research in Ukraine vis-a-vis the ongoing war. Focusing on the pilot group of eight major schools of law in the country, the report provides an overview of … Continue reading » “Ukraine Mapping Report”
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