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Former Minister for Foreign Affairs in Indonesia to Speak about Human Rights
The former Indonesia Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Hassan Wirajuda, will give a lecture under the heading “The Promotion of Human Rights in South East Asia” on Thursday 29 October at 14.00 in Beijing Conference Room at the Raoul Wallenberg … Continue reading » “Former Minister for Foreign Affairs in Indonesia to Speak about Human Rights”
Where Environmental Damage Causes Impacts on People’s Lives
RWI recently carried out a Human Rights and Environment workshop in Bangkok. The face-to-face training with academics and NHRIs from Southeast Asia took place under the auspices of RWI’s regional programme in Asia. The goal is to strengthen the capacity … Continue reading » “Where Environmental Damage Causes Impacts on People’s Lives”
Interested in Human Rights and the Environment? Apply Today.
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is organizing a course on Human Rights and the Environment for Southeast Asian academics, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation.
The initiative is carried out in the framework of … Continue reading » “Interested in Human Rights and the Environment? Apply Today.”
When We Established a Presence in Cambodia
I had been to Phnom Penh many times before, but it was something different with the city when I saw it through the thin clouds flying in exactly two years ago (27 May 2013). I noticed so many more details. … Continue reading » “When We Established a Presence in Cambodia”
Shaping Societies Based on Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Speaking at a workshop of the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme Network of Institutes (PNI) this week, Mikael Johansson, adviser on strategic planning and quality assurance at RWI, said that a recent Doha Declaration is the … Continue reading » “Shaping Societies Based on Human Rights and the Rule of Law”
What our new study on juvenile justice in ASEAN countries reveals
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute presented a report today that concludes that the number of juveniles below the age of 18 who are deprived of their liberty in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries could be reduced significantly if proper … Continue reading » “What our new study on juvenile justice in ASEAN countries reveals”
RWI strengthens collaboration with Indonesian correctional services
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its main partner in Indonesia, the Directorate General of Corrections (DGC).
“This reflects both parties commitment to strengthen the implementation of human rights in prisons,” says Christian Ranheim… Continue reading » “RWI strengthens collaboration with Indonesian correctional services”