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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law

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RWI combines multidisciplinary research with education, training, support, and outreach to contribute to a wider understanding of, and respect for, #humanrights and international humanitarian law #IHL. Learn more at www.rwi.lu.se.

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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · Jan 2

🌍We're excited to join the #Bluesky community as we usher in 2025 ✨🕊️ We are the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of #HumanRights and #InternationalHumanitarianLaw #IHL. Our experts, staff, and partners are also found in our Starter Pack. Let's connect! #RWIOnBluesky #Turquoisesky

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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 8h

✨ We are honoured to welcome European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib to Lund on 13th November as this year's speaker for our annual Anna Lindh Lecture: “Strengthening Compliance with International Humanitarian Law in a Fragmented World.” ⚖️

More details ➜ lnkd.in/dCvtK-Vz

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 9h

🎙️New Podcast Episode with Laura Milne - Country Director at the Yerevan Office, and Matthew Scott - Leader of the Human Rights and the Environment Thematic Area. This episode is part of the Rights-Based Climate Adaptation in Armenia and Georgia initiative.

🎧 Listen: soundcloud.com/onhumanright...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 1d

🎙 In this episode, our guest is Arpine Matevosyan, a passionate human rights advocate whose work sits at the intersection of law, technology, and social justice.

Available now 👉 on.soundcloud.com/jeevHTKuZ9vV...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 1d

RWI in dialogue with partner institutions from Thailand

Last week RWI welcomed distinguished representatives from Mahidol University and Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission to discuss their work on developing Human Rights Cities in Thailand.

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 1d

RWI Harare Office in collaboration with Africa University, Great Zimbabwe University, Midlands State University, University of Zimbabwe & Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, convened a Symposium to discuss sustainability in clinical legal education programmes.

👉 Article: rwi.lu.se/news/symposi...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 4d

"Supporting RWI means strengthening Sweden's voice in global conversations about the principles of the rule of law, justice and humanitarian values." Read RWI Executive Director Peter Lundberg's op-ed in the newspaper Sydsvenskan today 👉 www.sydsvenskan.se/opinion/aktu...

”Regeringen måste visa att mänskliga rättigheter och humanitär rätt är mer än historiska principer.”

Att stödja Raoul Wallenberginstitutet innebär att stärka Sveriges röst i globala samtal kring rättsstatens principer,…

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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 5d

From 7–10 October RWI Harare and the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service conducted a Training of Trainers on the Mandela Rules & the Bangkok Rules and equiped 20 ZPCS trainers to integrate international prison standards into internal training for recruits & staff.

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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 7d

In this episode, Narin Gasparyan, a human rights lawyer, academic, and PhD researcher, shares insights from her work on the restitution of property rights for victims of armed conflicts in Europe.

Available now 👉 on.soundcloud.com/NsW9tLv9xMFE...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 7d

RWI welcomes two new members to its Board of Trustees:
🔷 Helena Dandenell
🔷 Torbjorn Pettersson

They join a strong group of returning board members: Elisabet Fura | Robert Hårdh | Mark Klamberg | Christer Thordson | Matthew Scott (Staff representative)

📰 Read more: rwi.lu.se/news/new-boa...

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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 12d

We are excited to announce that at the upcoming 4th African Business & Human Rights Forum, we will host a joint session exploring how the African Continental Free Trade Area can become a driver of inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development across the continent.
🗓 8th October 2025
📍 Zambia

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 12d

Our China Workshop report is out! The Raoul Wallenberg Institute and Dialogue Earth brought together experts from four continents in Stockholm to explore the complex trade-offs of engaging with China on clean energy and just transitions.

📖 Read the full recap: rwi.lu.se/news/trade-o...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 13d

Today, on the International Day of Non-Violence, RWI's Visiting Researcher Arnold Vardanyan of Yerevan State University, explores why non-violence, human rights and civic engagement are not just ideals, but urgent necessities in today’s global landscape.

🔗Read more: rwi.lu.se/blog/why-non...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 19d

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

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 19d

🎙️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...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 21d

🚨 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.

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 22d

''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...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 22d

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...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 22d

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.

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · 27d

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-...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · Sep 12

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

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · Sep 10

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-...

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · Sep 8

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...

1st Meeting - 60th Session of Human Rights Council

60th regular session of the Human Rights Council (08 September – 08 October 2025)

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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · Sep 8

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 Briefs Swedish Foreign Minister on Key International Programmes - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

By: Jennifer Jun, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communication Peter Lundberg, Executive Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI), met last week wi...

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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · Sep 2

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...

RWI Contributes Insights at Sida’s Strategic Dialogue on Human Rights, Rule of Law, and Democracy - The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

By: Jennifer Jun, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communication On 25 August 2025, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) participated in a strategic…

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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law @rwinst.bsky.social · Aug 29

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.

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