In western countries, people of African Descent are the most targeted group when it comes to violent hate crimes and discrimination. In this podcast we sat down to discuss and learn more about a UN platform that aims to combat … Continue reading » “The Decade: A Vehicle to Combat Anti-Black Racism”
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New Report: Anti-Corruption and Human Rights
In this video, RWI’s Director, Morten Kjaerum, presents a summary of our new report on Anti-Corruption and Human Rights. The report builds upon the discussion, presentations, conclusions and recommendations drawn during a Roundtable 13-14 November in Lund. The Roundtable brought … Continue reading » “New Report: Anti-Corruption and Human Rights”
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New Research Briefs on Business and Human Rights
On Business and Human Rights
RWI’s Senior Researcher, Radu Mares, Team Leader of Economic Globalisation and Human Rights, has written four research briefs on business and human rights.
Brief 1 – Three Baselines for Business and Human Rights… Continue reading » “New Research Briefs on Business and Human Rights”
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“You Wrote To Me That You Wanted Me To Die, Why?”
A nurse, politician and bridge builder. In this podcast, we meet Özlem Cekic, who has for the last seven years reached out to people sending her hate emails. She calls it dialogue coffee.
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Workshop on Multi-Disciplinary Research of Disability Policy in China
A two-day workshop was held recently in cooperation with Wuhan East-lake Institute for Social Advancement (EISA) in Wuhan.
– The workshop was very successful in strengthening the interaction and dialogues among researchers and practitioners working in the field of disability … Continue reading » “Workshop on Multi-Disciplinary Research of Disability Policy in China”
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“Do Not Dare To Tell Me Human Rights Are Not Universal”
Anna Lindh Lecture delivered by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein
Mr Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein argued in a speech Monday night in Sweden that those who doubt the universality of human rights want to … Continue reading » ““Do Not Dare To Tell Me Human Rights Are Not Universal””
Continue readingMovie Screening: Lykketoft and the Occasionally United Nations
Human rights and the promotion of peace, justice and strong institutions – observations from a life in Danish and international politics.
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute and the Association of Foreign Affairs welcomes the former President of the UN General Assembly … Continue reading » “Movie Screening: Lykketoft and the Occasionally United Nations”
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“Who Was Raoul Wallenberg and Why is He a Human Rights Protector?”
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute is currently attending and one of the main organizers of the Swedish Forum for Human Rights in Jönköping. This blog post is written by Sandra Jakobsson, who works with communications at RWI.
Five boys, around 15 … Continue reading » ““Who Was Raoul Wallenberg and Why is He a Human Rights Protector?””
Continue readingPanel Debate: The Role of Human Rights in the Fight Against Corruption
This panel debate will address the role of human rights in the fight against corruption at the international and national level.
When: 17:15-18:15, Tuesday 14 November Where: Pufendorf Hall, Lilla Gråbrödersgatan 3C 222 22
Panelists:
Richard Lapper Human Rights Officer … Continue reading » “Panel Debate: The Role of Human Rights in the Fight Against Corruption”
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