Peter Lundberg

New Board Composition as RWI Confronts a Defining Moment for Human Rights - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law By: Jennifer Jun, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communication RWI’s Board of Trustees gathered in Lund this week for its autumn meeting, at a time when the principles of human rights, rule of...

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We are proud to announce this year’s annual high-profile lecture, and to extend a special welcome to EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in Lund.

Press Release: Sweden and RWI Launch Pilot Programme to Strengthen Türkiye’s Green and Just Transition - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Lund, 25 September 2025 - The Government of Sweden, represented by the Swedish Embassy in Ankara, and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI), signed a new cooperatio...

Sweden and RWI Launch Pilot Programme to Strengthen Türkiye’s Green and Just Transition

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🇪🇺 Today #EUDays kicks off in Lund! Thrilled to join the conversation on EU accession and why safeguarding Fundamental Rights must be at the heart of integrating new member states. United in values is key 🤝 #EUValues #HumanRights

EU Days Lund 2025 🇪🇺 is the leading arena in Sweden on EU topics, and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute is delighted to participate in this annual edition where experts, innovators discuss the issues shaping the European Union’s future - including Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.

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EU Days Lund 2025 🇪🇺 is the leading arena in Sweden on EU topics, and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute is delighted to participate in this annual edition where experts, innovators discuss the issues shaping the European Union’s future - including Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.

Idag fick jag möjligheten att berätta för Ann Lindhe om viktiga delar av Raoul Wallenbergsinstitutets pågående arbete inom internationell humanitär rätt.

Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds GENEVA – Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, a...

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📢 The Raoul Wallenberg Institute is strengthening its engagement in Ukraine 🇺🇦 This week, we are pleased to announce the establishment of our new country team in Ukraine, led by Theresia… | Raoul Wal... 📢 The Raoul Wallenberg Institute is strengthening its engagement in Ukraine 🇺🇦 This week, we are pleased to announce the establishment of our new country team in Ukraine, led by Theresia Kirkemann Bo...

This week we took a major step forward in our engagement with Ukraine by signing our new MoU with H.E. Liudmyla Suhak, Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine, which will enable us to more effectively support Ukraine’s progress towards EU accession.

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Debatt: Minskat forskningsbistånd skadar Sverige DEBATT. Regeringens nedskärning av forskningsbiståndet slår hårt mot det svenska forskarsamhället och mot internationella forskarprogram i tider där forskning ifrågasätts i USA. Samtidigt reserverar r...

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Schabas: US, Germany Could Be Liable in Gaza Genocide - National File Genocide expert William Schabas warns Gaza tests international justice, with South Africa's ICJ case strong And US risking Complicity.

ECPS interview, genocide expert Professor William Schabas warns Gaza is a “litmus test” for international justice, with South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel being according to Prof. Schabas the “strongest ever,”

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RWI and Indonesia Deepen 17-Year Partnership in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law The Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) welcomed the Ambassador of Indonesia to Sweden, Dr. Yayan Ganda Hayat Mulyana

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We are grateful for the insights shared by Syrian CSOs and members of the int'l community working on the ground. RWI as an academic institute remains committed to supporting efforts that promote justice and protect the rights of all individuals in #Syria.

We concluded our government meetings with Mr. Saad Baroud, Director of International Organisations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Today we also renewed our MoU with Damascus University, represented by President, Professor Mustafa Saem Aldahr and Dean of the Law Faculty, Dr. Yasser al-Howaish and his team—reaffirming our joint commitment to academic cooperation in the fields of #HumanRights and #InternationalHumanitarianLaw.

We also welcomed the thoughtful exchange with Judge Ibrahim Khalil al-Hassoun, Dean of the Higher Judicial Institute in Damascus. Our discussions with the Ministry of Interior focused specifically on criminal justice reform.

We appreciated the opportunity to meet with the Syrian Minister of Justice, Dr. Mazhar Al-Wais and Deputy Minister of Justice who shared the Government’s vision for aligning Syria’s legal and judicial framework with international standards.

At the Syrian Government's invitation, we engaged in constructive dialogue with key national stakeholders on Syria's human rights landscape and explored pathways to strengthen #RuleofLaw and #AccesstoJustice.

Today, RWI Executive Director @peterlundberg.bsky.social and RWI experts concluded a productive three-day mission to the Syrian Arab Republic.

About Raoul Wallenberg - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Raoul Wallenberg was a man of outstanding individual courage, humanity and decisiveness. By the end of the Second World war, the young architect and businessman Raoul Wallenberg saved the lives of ten...

Today is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Sweden 🇸🇪. Each year, 27 August is the national day for equal rights and civil courage.

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GAZA STRIP: Famine confirmed in Gaza Governorate, projected to expand After 22 months of relentless conflict, over half a million people in the Gaza Strip are facing catastrophic conditions characterised by starvation, destitution and death.

GAZA STRIP: Famine confirmed in Gaza Governorate, projected to expand - humanity once more at an historical all time low! It’s beyond words.

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GAZA STRIP: Famine confirmed in Gaza Governorate, projected to expand After 22 months of relentless conflict, over half a million people in the Gaza Strip are facing catastrophic conditions characterised by starvation, destitution and death.

GAZA STRIP: Famine confirmed in Gaza Governorate, projected to expand - humanity once more at an historical all time low! It’s beyond words.

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Shocking, undignified and totally unacceptable.

OP-ED: Why This World Humanitarian Day Feels Different - World News and Press Release in English on World about Safety and Security; published on 19 Aug 2025 by RWI

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2nd August is Roma Holocaust Memorial Day is a memorial day that commemorates the victims of the Sinti and Romani Holocaust, which resulted in the murder of an estimated 220,000–500,000 Sinti and Romani people by Nazi Germany and its collaborators

Michael Winiarski: Det finns ingen världsordning som stoppar svälten Det är inte ett naturfenomen som har orsakat svälten i Gaza utan en skapad katastrof med uttalat politiskt syfte.

En oerhört insiktsfull och läsvärd artikel.

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Just read Bluesky continues to grow at a remarkable pace.
With 35.98 million users to date and a steady increase of one new user per second, projections point to over 53 million by the end of 2025.
Its rise reflects a growing interest in open, decentralized platforms. #Bluesky #DigitalFuture

Joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Statement by the foreign ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The ...

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