Join an inspiring and immersive event that brings together environmental defenders from the Amazon and Sápmi with changemakers working across community, education, and global policy. 🗓️ Friday, 17 October 2025 🕐 12:45–15:00 Know more: lnkd.in/dZPzKhTf Registration: lnkd.in/dNXUSz7A

🎙️New Podcast Episode Alert! We’re excited to share our latest conversation with Professor Annika Rudman and RWI Senior Researcher Alejandro Fuentes on women’s rights, inequality, and intersectional vulnerabilities in Africa. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: soundcloud.com/onhumanright...

🚨 Coming up this October: the 4th #ASEAN - #EU Civil Society Organisations Forum in Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾 The Raoul Wallenberg Institute is proud to co-chair this flagship platform for the third time — ensuring that human rights-based dialogue remains central to ASEAN–EU cooperation.

''Gaza: Stories of Hope and Resilience'' - a public art exhibit on Gaza organised by the European Commission and the World Food Programme and currently travelling across Europe - is coming to Malmö (Stortorget), Sweden 26 thru 28 September. For more information, visit unric.org/en/un-exhibi...

RWI welcomed H.E. Mrs. Arunrung Phothong Humphreys, Ambassador of Thailand in Sweden, for a bilateral meeting in Lund. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to advancing human rights & expressed enthusiasm for exploring future opportunities to work together. Read more: rwi.lu.se/news/rwi-wel...

University of Zimbabwe Wins the 2025 IHL Moot Court Competition! 🏆 The University of Zimbabwe will proceed to represent Zimbabwe in the Regional All Africa Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law in Nairobi, Kenya in November 2025.

EU Days Lund 2025 🇪🇺 is the leading arena in Sweden on EU topics, and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute is delighted to participate in this 5th annual edition next week - 23 to 24 September. The full agenda for EU Days in Lund can be found at: lund.se/uppleva-och-...

RWI announce the establishment of a new country team in Ukraine, led by Theresia Kirkemann Boesen. The team will advance our initiatives on human rights & rule of law, working with partners to contribute to Ukraine’s recovery, resilience & EU accession journey. 👉 Press release: lnkd.in/dpUCZ786

This week, RWI’s Josh Ounsted welcomed new students of Lund University’s Master’s in Human Rights Studies with insights into bridging knowledge and practice. 👉 Learn more about RWI’s work: rwi.lu.se/what-we-do/a... 👉 About the programme: www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-...

Today, at the 60th session of the Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan and RWI Visiting Professor will share and oral update about the situation in Afghanistan. Follow his speech on UN TV starting at 3 PM CEST: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y...

RWI welcomed @swedishmfa.bsky.social 🇸🇪 Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard @mariamstenergard.bsky.social last week. Executive Director @peterlundberg.bsky.social shared updates on our work in Ukraine 🇺🇦, Türkiye 🇹🇷, Syria 🇸🇾 & a new #IHL initiative #ICMD. Read more: rwi.lu.se/.../rwi-brie...

RWI contributed to Sida's timely dialogue on Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Democracy last week, underscoring the importance of investing in legal institutions and education as the foundation for protecting human rights and strengthening the rule of law. Read more: rwi.lu.se/news/rwi-con...

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

Today is Raoul Wallenberg Day in Sweden, dedicated to spotlighting equal rights and civil courage. Inspired by his legacy, RWI works globally on human rights and international humanitarian law through research, education, capacity building, and collaboration. rwi.lu.se/about/about-...

RWI participated in the Humanitarian Coordination Forum at UNECA in Addis Ababa on 19 August to mark #WorldHumanitarianDay. The event, themed “Act for Humanity – Calling for Protection, Accountability and Action”, emphasized the need for stronger solidarity and concrete measures to uphold IHL.

Our thematic lead on #IHL, Manuel Galvis Martinez contributed an opinion piece to ReliefWeb today marking #WorldHumanitarianDay. Discover RWI's ICMD initiative, using tech to monitor IHL compliance and support future accountability. Read more: rwi.lu.se/news/why-thi... Explore ICMD: www.icmd.se

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”. ▶️ Watch the full webinar and explore the learning materials here:

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... #RaoulWallenbergToday

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. 👉 rwi.lu.se/news/zhrc-ho...

🌍 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. Read more: rwi.lu.se/news/2025-wi...

🇦🇫 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. Read more: rwi.lu.se/news/gender-...

🌱 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. 👉 Register: rwi.lu.se/news/advisor...

🚨 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. 📄 More details & how to apply: rwi.lu.se/opportunity-...

📢 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. Read more about it: rwi.lu.se/news/trainin...

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. More details: rwi.lu.se/call-for-app... Submit your application at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🎙 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. Available 👉 lnkd.in/dVjsWSVE

🎙 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”, Available now 👉 soundcloud.com/onhumanright...

🎙 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. To read the full report: rwi.lu.se/publications... 👉 Learn more about RWI’s Afghanistan Programme on our website rwi.lu.se

Afghanistan Programme report spotlight: “Highlighting Afghan Women’s Experiences of Violence and Access to Justice” ➔ To read the full report, visit: rwi.lu.se/publications... 👉 Learn more about RWI’s Afghanistan Programme on our website rwi.lu.se

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 ➔ Full report: rwi.lu.se/publications... 👉 RWI’s Afghanistan Programme: rwi.lu.se

Afghanistan Programme report spotlight: "Pioneering Uzbek Women in Educational Process in Afghanistan: An Intersectional Exploration of Uzbek Women’s Historical Struggles” by Maliha Shirzay. ➔ Read the full report: rwi.lu.se/publications... 👉 Learn more about RWI’s Afghanistan Programme: rwi.lu.se

📢 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. 👉 Available now: soundcloud.com/onhumanright...

Afghanistan Programme report spotlight: “Intersectionality and Human Rights: Ensuring Access to Maternal Health in Afghanistan” by Latifa Jafari Alavi. ➔ To read the full report, visit: rwi.lu.se/publications... 👉 Learn more about RWI’s Afghanistan Programme on our website rwi.lu.se

2024 Afghanistan Programme report spotlight: “Leaving Many Behind: Examining the State of Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination in Afghanistan” by Hamid A. Formuli ➔ To read the full report, visit: rwi.lu.se/publications... 👉 Learn more about RWI’s Afghanistan Programme on our website rwi.lu.se

📢 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🎙️ soundcloud.com/onhumanright... #DEFENDBIO#ClimateChange#WorldEnvironmentDay2025

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.

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. Read more on our website 👉 rwi.lu.se/news/mou-ren...

📢 ZHRC boosts its ability to monitor service delivery! RWI & ZHRC held a training to equip officials with tools to assess local authorities & client service charters. #HumanRights #Zimbabwe #PublicServices #Accountability

🎙 On Human Rights Podcast 🎙 🇦🇫 As an RWI Afghanistan Research Fellow and with a background in human rights research and media, Kaweh Kerami talks to us about his expertise in journalism and his aim to support international accountability efforts. Available now 👉 soundcloud.com/onhumanright...

RWI is excited to join the Humanitarian Coordination Forum as we seek to expand our international humanitarian law #IHL work in Africa. Being part of this unique forum helps RWI to better support the African Union’s efforts on IHL compliance.

🎙 On Human Rights Podcast 🎙 🇦🇫 Fatema D. Ahmadi joins us to share her journey, from working with survivors to shaping policy in Afghanistan. She talks about peacebuilding, children’s rights, and why the push for justice still matters so much. Available now 👉 rwi.lu.se/podcasts/fat...

We’re saddened to share that our Senior Librarian, colleague, and friend Lena Olsson has passed away. 💔 rwi.lu.se/news/mournin... You’re welcome to share messages, stories, and photos on our tribute board: 🔗 www.kudoboard.com/boards/F6z0V... Our thoughts are with Lena’s family.

🎙 On Human Rights Podcast 🎙 🇦🇫 Afghan human rights advocate Yalda Bari shares insights from her research on the challenges facing women-led businesses in Afghanistan, highlighting the resilience of women. Available now 👉 lnkd.in/dTfeiqfc

🎙 On Human Rights Podcast: As an RWI Afghanistan Research Fellow, Atal Ahmadzai talks about the intersection of climate shocks and human rights in Afghanistan, and how political oppression shapes community resilience and environmental vulnerability. Available now 👉 soundcloud.com/onhumanright...

🎙 On Human Rights Podcast: As an RWI Afghanistan Research Fellow, Hafizullah Saeedi talks to us about his expertise in human rights, security, and the role of minorities in conflict and peacebuilding, offering both a personal and a global perspective. Available now 👉 soundcloud.com/onhumanright...