What has changed over the past ten years? What have been some of the key events that have influenced the direction of human rights? This time of year provides an opportunty to rewind and reflect as well as look towards … Continue reading » “RWI Rewinds: The Changing State of Human Rights”
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Podcast: Why National Minority Participation is Important
In this episode of ‘On Human Rights,’ Senior Researcher Alejandro Fuentes speaks to OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Ambassador Lamberto Zannier.
They discuss the importance of public participation of national minorities, the impacts of the current political environment … Continue reading » “Podcast: Why National Minority Participation is Important”
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Podcast: The Right to a Healthy Environment
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights” RWI’s Linnea Ekegren spoke with John Knox, the first Independent Expert and Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment appointed by the Human Rights Council.
John Knox is now the … Continue reading » “Podcast: The Right to a Healthy Environment”
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The Turning Point for Disability Rights in Armed Conflicts
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights,” we sat down with Janet Lord to discuss the protection of persons with disabilities, the nexus between humanitarian law and human rights in the context of disability and the impact of Article … Continue reading » “The Turning Point for Disability Rights in Armed Conflicts”
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What You Need to Know About Bankers For Climate
In this next episode of On Human Rights, we speak to Anders Langworth. He is the founder of Bankers For Climate, an initiative that encourages increased focus and action from leaders of the financial industry.
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These Are the Issues Facing Afro-Swedes
In our latest episode of the “On Human Rights” podcast, we speak to Nike Sandberg, spokesperson for the Afro-Swede Network in Skåne. RWI’s visiting researcher Michael McEachrane sat down with her to talk about her work and the situation … Continue reading » “These Are the Issues Facing Afro-Swedes”
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Podcast: What are Crimes Against Humanity?
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights,” we sat down with Dr. Charles C. Jalloh. He is the Fulbright Lund Distinguished Chair in Public International Law (2018-2019) at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute and in the Lund University Faculty of … Continue reading » “Podcast: What are Crimes Against Humanity?”
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Never Compromise on Your Digital Human Rights, Says Vestager
The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, said on Monday that the idea that power is irrelevant on the Internet is a “dangerous myth.” And Vestager called on digital businesses to pay their fair share of tax in the EU.… Continue reading » “Never Compromise on Your Digital Human Rights, Says Vestager”
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This May Be Where the Human Rights Movement is Heading
In our latest episode of “On Human Rights,” we sat down with James A. Goldston. He is the executive director of the Open Society Justice Initiative and a leading practitioner of international human rights and criminal law.
He has … Continue reading » “This May Be Where the Human Rights Movement is Heading”
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