The EU’s Special Representative for Human Rights, Stavros Lambrinidis, will be the speaker for the 11th annual Anna Lindh Lecture on January 12 in Lund, Sweden.
Lambrinidis’ role is to enhance the effectiveness and visibility of EU human rights policy.… Continue reading » “Is Europe Still a Human Rights Frontrunner?”
Several representatives from the Institute are attending the 6th International Human Rights Education Conference in the Netherlands. RWI’s director Morten Kjaerum delivered an opening speech at the event.
“Currently, in 2015, the threats to democracy, rule of law and human … Continue reading » ““Diminish Fear and Flight by Building Human Rights Based Democracies””
RWI has initiated a unique cooperation – the “Assessment and Classification Project” with the Kenya Prison Service (KPS), the Kenya Probation and Aftercare Services (KPAS) and Swedish Prisons and Probation Services (SPPS). We asked a few questions to Damaris Seina, … Continue reading » “Pilot project launched in Nairobi prisons and probation offices”
One of the biggest tests for a society committed to human rights lies in the way it treats persons in conflict with the law and in particular persons deprived of their liberty. In most countries in the world, it is … Continue reading » “Good Prison Practice Seminar Organised in Lund”
RWI Senior Researcher Alejandro Fuentes spoke at the opening of the Southern Regional Session of European Youth Parliament Sweden. “One of the major challenges today is to find the adequate balance in combating and countering terrorism while enhancing our fundamental … Continue reading » “Combating Terrorism While Enhancing Fundamental Values: Finding the Balance”
The Swedish Forum for Human Rights will take place in Gothenburg on November 9 and 10. It is the largest human rights venue in Scandinavia, and this year’s theme is racism. The Institute is one of the organizers, and will … Continue reading » “The Current Struggle of the African and Afro-descendant Diaspora”
Professor Ove Bring has been a member of RWI’s Board of Trustees since 2008. We recently met with him to talk about soft diplomacy, international politics, and the challenges of working with human rights – both on a personal and … Continue reading » “How to Bring About Change”
Is water and sanitation a problem in Sweden? Professor Martha Davis is spending one year at the Institute in Lund, and we sat down with her to talk about the different approaches to human rights in Sweden and the United … Continue reading » “Local Challenges in Providing a Right to Water”
Sida, together with the International Programme Office, has developed the Minor Field Study Programme (MFS). MFS is a travel grant for travels to developing countries. It may be awarded to students who will write their Bachelor or Master essay on … Continue reading » “Apply for our Minor Field Study Programme”
