With financial support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)/the embassy of Sweden in Zimbabwe, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute is implementing an extensive human rights capacity development programme for government institutions, independent commissions, civil society organisations, independent … Continue reading » “Creating Spaces for Human Rights Learning in Zimbabwe, Part III”
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Creating Spaces for Human Rights Learning in Zimbabwe, Part II
With financial support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Authority ( Sida)/the embassy of Sweden in Zimbabwe, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute is implementing an extensive human rights capacity development programme for government institutions, independent commissions, civil society organisations, independent … Continue reading » “Creating Spaces for Human Rights Learning in Zimbabwe, Part II”
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Clinical Legal Education: ‘It is concrete, hands-on, and useful’
Yuliya Khvatsik is a Clinical Professor at the Belarus State University. Her main professional interest is Clinical Legal Education (CLE). It involves experiential learning and interactive teaching methods, supporting the education of law students as future lawyers, through street law, … Continue reading » “Clinical Legal Education: ‘It is concrete, hands-on, and useful’”
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What is a Human Rights City?
Human Rights Cities are cities where local government, local parliament, civil society, private sector and other stakeholders are committed to ensuring the use and application of international human rights standards. The concept has existed for decades, and generally means that … Continue reading » “What is a Human Rights City?”
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Racism: Is Europe Any Better?
This year, the world is in a different state which is why Almedalen in Sweden was cancelled. Almedalen, Sweden, was the first ever ‘People’s meeting ‘ in Europe. The Almedal week is Sweden’s most important political forum. Today, such meetings … Continue reading » “Racism: Is Europe Any Better?”
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Structural Racism is a Reality
With the rest of the world, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute has been horrified by the death of George Floyd and the deep-seated social injustices that it represents.
The institute is hopeful of the conversations that now unfold and the worldwide … Continue reading » “Structural Racism is a Reality”
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“It Used to Burn Inside When I Thought of It and It Still Does”
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Michael McEachrane is a Visiting Researcher at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights. He has a PhD in Philosophy and his current research focus is on postcolonial/decolonial perspectives on human rights, … Continue reading » ““It Used to Burn Inside When I Thought of It and It Still Does””
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating Leilani and Her Quest
Today, it is March 8; International Women’s Day. Therefore, we are highlighting a woman that really makes a difference. We had the privilege of talking to Leilani Farha, the UN Special Rapporteur, after our screening of PUSH´the film during
Disability: What Do We Know?
Little do we know about disability rights. Little do we engage in disabled people’s fates. Have you ever thought about how accessible your workplace is? Or how tolerant? Do you have any colleagues with special needs? Have you ever thought … Continue reading » “Disability: What Do We Know?”
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