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New Learning Materials Launched on Global China and Just Transitions - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law On July 17, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI), in collaboration with Dialogue Earth, hosted a LinkedIn Live webinar focused on the

On July 17, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) and Dialogue Earth co-hosted a live webinar for the launch of a new, three-part curriculum: “Learning: Global China and Just Transitions”.

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The Raoul Wallenberg Institute is proud to support the Council of Europe's biennial #RaoulWallenbergPrize 🏆

The call for nominations is now open! Details can be found at www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

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The ZHRC, with the support of RWI under the EU-funded Action, convened a 1-day workshop to reflect on key findings and lessons from its study visits to public protector institutions in #Kenya, #Uganda & #SouthAfrica. Thank you to Jessie Fungayi Majome and our partners.

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🌍 Co-facilitated by the RWI Harare Office and 5 academic partners in Zimbabwe, the 2025 Winter School on Human Rights brought together law student & lecturers around engaged discussions, with the aim to build the next generation of human rights advocates.

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🇦🇫 From 23-27 June the RWI Afghanistan Programme held a Conference on Minorities & Transnational Justice. Gathered in Istanbul, experts shared lived experiences of #Afghanwomen, #minoritycommunities and their important contributions to #transnationaljustice.

👉 Stay tuned for the full interviews.

📢 From July 8-11 RWI Zimbabwe Office & the Zimbabwe Gender Commission trained 20 staff on #genderaudit in public institutions. Thank you to Commissioner Naome Chimbetete & Egnes Nhengo Director at the Ministry of Women Affairs, for their impactful participation.
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🌱 Join the upcoming roundtable on the Advisory Opinion 32 of 2025 by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on the climate emergency and human rights organized by the Global Network for the Study of Human Rights and the Environment and partners organizations.

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🚨 The Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) invites you to submit a proposal for Consultancy for the Development of Specialised Training Modules on Emergency Procedures and the Management of High-Risk Offenders.

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📢 From June 17–20, RWI and the Zimbabwe Gender Commission trained 18 ZGC staff on the UN #MandelaRules & #BangkokRules to strengthen human rights & gender equality in Zimbabwe’s prisons.

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Are you a lawyer, prosecutor or NHRI officer in Southeast Asia, passionate about protecting people and the planet? Apply now for our Blended Learning Course on Environmental Justice & Human Rights.

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🎙 New episode "On Human Rights" Podcast

🇦🇫 RWI Afghanistan Research Fellow Nazeela Elmi interrogates dominant narratives on Afghanistan exploring gender issues through an intersectional lens such as women’s resistance movements or youth engagement in peace & justice.

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🎙 On Human Rights Podcast 🎙

🇦🇫 As an RWI Afghanistan Research Fellow, Rohullah Esmati share with us his research on the topic of “Mining and Human Rights: Balancing Economic Development with Human Rights in Afghanistan”,

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🎙 On Human Rights Podcast 🎙

🇦🇫 As an RWI Afghanistan Research Fellow and with a background in equitable development research, Mohammad Mustafa Raheal talks to us about his expertise in aid distribution in Afghanistan.

Available now 👉 soundcloud.com/onhumanrights

Afghanistan Programme report spotlight: “The Taliban’s Dynamic Efforts to Integrate and Regulate Madrasas and the Motives for Doing So” by Haroun Rahimi & Andrew Watkins.

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Afghanistan Programme report spotlight: “Highlighting Afghan Women’s Experiences of Violence and Access to Justice”

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2024 Afghanistan Programme report spotlight: “Unveiling the Post-2021 Realities within Women’s Protection Centres in Afghanistan: Navigating Challenges Amid Socio-Political Shifts” by Mitra Tanomand

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Afghanistan Programme report spotlight: "Pioneering Uzbek Women in Educational Process in Afghanistan: An Intersectional Exploration of Uzbek Women’s Historical Struggles” by Maliha Shirzay.

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Vacancies - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Welcome to the list of vacant positions at RWI. We are flattered by your interest in us! Our vision is to bring about just and inclusive societies with the effective realisation of human rights for al...

If you're interested, please submit your expression of interest and find more information here: rwi.lu.se/about/opport...

📢 Expert Roster Call: The Raoul Wallenberg Institute now welcomes expressions of interest from both Ukrainian and international experts to provide advisory support on Ukraine’s EU accession process, specifically regarding Chapter 23 of the EU acquis: Judiciary & Fundamental Rights ⚖️

The second Defend-Bio podcast episode is out! This time, Claudia Ituarte-Lima (RWI's Leader of the Human Rights and the Environment Thematic Area) is joined by Alvaro Amaya and Carol Rask from the Danish Institute for Human Rights.

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Afghanistan Programme report spotlight: “Intersectionality and Human Rights: Ensuring Access to Maternal Health in Afghanistan” by Latifa Jafari Alavi.

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2024 Afghanistan Programme report spotlight: “Leaving Many Behind: Examining the State of Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination in Afghanistan” by Hamid A. Formuli

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📢 New reports authored by the 2024 Afghanistan Fellows of RWI, providing an overview and critical reflections of various important issues in the country.

🔗 All reports available here: rwi.lu.se/afghanistan-...

#RWI #AfghanistanFellows #HumanRights #RuleOfLaw #GenderEquality #Justice #Afghanistan

🌍 2024: A Year of Global Impact
From Cambodia to Zimbabwe, Armenia to Indonesia, our 2024 work with partners worldwide focused on empowering local communities.
📖 Explore our 2024 Annual Report:https://rwi.lu.se/annual-reports/

#AccessToJustice #RuleofLaw #HumanRights #InternationalHumanitarianLaw

🌍 To celebrate World Environment Day, we are proud to release the first episode of our new DEFEND-BIO podcast in partnership the Global Network for Human Rights and Environment and hosted by Claudia Ituarte-Lima🎙️
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Framework for Integrating Rights and Equality (FIRE) - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law The Framework for Integrating Rights and Equality, or FIRE, has arisen out of the need to integrate, both, human rights, and gender equality

The workshop is part of the RWI Regional Asia Pacific Programme on Human Rights and Sustainable Development (RAPP2), supported by Sida. Participants engaged in hands-on sessions on the FIRE Framework.

Learn more about RWI’s Regional Asia Pacific Programme (RAPP2) at rwi.lu.se/regional-asi...

The workshop brought together university partners from Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Vietnam to strengthen their capacity to integrate human rights-based and gender-responsive approaches into academic curricula on climate change and human mobility.

Advancing Rights-Based Climate Education among Asia-Pacific Higher Education Institutions

From 27–29 May 2025, RWI in partnership with Ateneo School of Law (ALS), convened a regional capacity-building workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

MoU Renewal Between ZPCS and RWI - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law On 13 May 2025, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) renewed their Memorandum

On 13 May 2025, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for another five years.

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ZHRC Enhances Capacity to Monitor Service Delivery Through Targeted Training Workshop - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI), in cooperation with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC)

The workshop was part of RWI’s Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Programme 2024–2026, supported by @Sida. Strengthening rights through practical action.

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