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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

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Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

In legal terms the Institute is a charitable trust under Swedish private law, governed by a Board of Directors.

RWI is an independent academic institution based in Lund, Sweden that contributes to a wider understanding of, and respect for, human rights and international humanitarian law. The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is an independent academic institution, founded in 1984 at the Law Faculty at Lund University in Sweden. It is named after Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish dipl

omat, in order to pay homage to his well known humanitarian work in Hungary at the end of the Second World War. The mission of the Institute is to promote universal respect for human rights and humanitarian law, by means of research, academic education, dissemination of information and institutional development programmes and our vision is to be a centre of excellence promoting the development of societies based on a human rights culture. The Institute is a value driven organisation and our four core values are: Respect, Integrity, Inclusiveness and Inspiration. Hosting one of the largest human rights libraries in northern Europe and engaged in various education, research and publication activities, the Institute provides a conducive environment for studies and research. The Institute combines academic programmes with an extensive international human rights capacity development programme, mainly for academic institutions, law enforcement and criminal justice institutions, and national human rights institutions. This combination provides a unique platform where theory and practice can meet and interact in order to further the development and application of international human rights law. The Institute cooperates with a variety of Swedish and international partners. In addition to the close cooperation with Lund University, the Institute maintains relations with other academic institutions, international organisations, government agencies and civil society organisations in different parts of the world. The Institute is member of several Nordic, European and international networks within the framework of its mandate. The Institute's activities do not involve official reporting on State performance, monitoring of State compliance or other methods of work which could be considered confrontational in character or nature.

25/06/2026

🇿🇼 Strengthening Human Rights Education in Zimbabwe: Validation Workshop on the Human Rights Teaching Methodology Manual

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute hosted a Human Rights Teaching Methodology Workshop in Harare, bringing together law lecturers from Zimbabwe’s five law faculties to strengthen human rights education in higher learning institutions.

The workshop was held from 22–23 June 2026 and created a platform for legal academics to exchange experiences, explore innovative teaching methods, and discuss the future of human rights education in the digital age.

Key discussions were facilitated by Dr. Alejandro Fuentes (RWI) and Dr. Amanda Mugadza (Midlands State University).

A key highlight was the validation of a locally developed Human Rights Education textbook, an important step toward strengthening human rights teaching in Zimbabwe. By investing in the capacity of educators and developing locally relevant teaching resources, this initiative contributes to building a stronger culture of human rights knowledge, policy, practice, as well as promotion and protection in Zimbabwe.

The workshop is being implemented under RWI's Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Development Programme with financial support from the Embassy of Sweden in Harare.

➡️ Read more here: https://rwi.lu.se/news/strengthening-human-rights-education-in-zimbabwe-validation-workshop-on-the-human-rights-teaching-methodology-manual/

University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Law, Midlands State University Faculty of law, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University. Law Faculty, Africa University Law Faculty and Great Zimbabwe University Law Faculty.

23/06/2026

🌍 CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
🇦🇲 Youth Biodiversity COP17 Simulation – Armenia 2026

Want to experience international negotiations on biodiversity, climate, and sustainability?

Join young leaders from Armenia and around the world for a unique UN-style simulation of the Convention on Biological Diversity COP17.

📍 Yerevan, Armenia
📅 5–7 August 2026
👥 Ages 17–35
🗣 English

Open to students, researchers, young professionals, and youth leaders passionate about environmental governance and global cooperation.

📌 Applications open until 14 July 2026
🔗 Apply now & read full details on our website: https://rwi.lu.se/call-for-participants-youth-biodiversity-cop17-simulation-armenia-2026/

22/06/2026

📣 Invitation to Tender: Development and Maintenance of the International Humanitarian Law Compliance Monitoring Database (ICMD)

RWI invites suppliers to submit tenders for the design, development, and maintenance of a system for monitoring compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL) as part of its ongoing International Humanitarian Law Compliance Monitoring Database (ICMD) project.

📅 Application deadline: 23 August 2026.
🔗 See the full tender here: https://lnkd.in/dEvMwwQm

17/06/2026

🎙️New episode of “On Human Rights” out today!

Raoul Wallenberg Institute and Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University have released a another podcast episode as part of our project, which aims at strengthening Ukraine’s research capacity in the field of Business and Human Rights.

This episode is hosted by Kateryna Shapovalova, a mentee in the BHR4Ukraine project. She is joined by Angelica Bonfanti, a mentor in the project.

The episode centers on the future of Business and Human Rights in the fashion industry.

🎙️Listen to the episode here: https://soundcloud.com/onhumanrights/angelica-bonfanti-on-business?si=cef950e64df0452daca5385bd79b90f3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

👉Learn more about the BHR4Ukraine project here: https://rwi.lu.se/supporting-early-career-researchers-for-fostering-sustainable-business-models-in-ukraine/

12/06/2026

🌿How can National Human Rights Institutions help turn environmental rights commitments into meaningful action?

Officials from NHRIs across Southeast Asia came together in for the in-person phase of Raoul Wallenberg Institute's Environmental Rights Blended Learning Course, implemented with the support of Sida.

Participants from Indonesia 🇮🇩, Malaysia 🇲🇾, the Philippines 🇵🇭, Thailand 🇹🇭, and Timor-Leste 🇹🇱 explored the ASEAN Declaration on the Right to a Safe, Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment (ADER), the role of Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and practical NHRI actions on access to information, participation, access to justice, accountability, and protection of environmental human rights defenders. A highlight of the programme was the development of country-specific institutional action plans, helping participants move from broad principles to concrete actions within their institutions.

We extend our sincere thanks to all participants, resource persons, and the facilitation team for their expertise, insights, and commitment to advancing environmental rights across Southeast Asia.

📰 To read the full article: https://rwi.lu.se/news/national-human-rights-institutions-advance-environmental-rights-action-in-southeast-asia/

👉 To learn more about RWI's work on environmental rights and environmental governance in Asia and the Pacific: https://rwi.lu.se/regional-asia-pacific-programme-2/

10/06/2026

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute releases today a new short film showcasing growing international support for the International Compliance Monitoring Database ( ), a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law ( ) by monitoring incidents with relevance to IHL.

“There is a growing recognition that stronger mechanisms for monitoring and promoting compliance with international humanitarian law are urgently needed” - Peter Lundberg, RWI Executive Director.

🤝 The film brings together voices from key partners across governments and the European Union, underlining a shared commitment to advancing accountability, promoting rule-based conduct in armed conflicts. RWI extends its sincere gratitude to its partners whose support has been crucial in advancing the ICMD initiative, including the Luxembourg Aid & Development, the Embassy of Ireland, Stockholm (Ambassador Barbara Jones & Minister Emer Higgins), the Embassy of Mexico in Sweden (Ambassador Alejandro Alday), the New Zealand Embassy in Sweden Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (Ambassador David Taylor) and the European Commission (Commissioner Hadja Lahbib). Their engagement reflects a growing international recognition of the need for innovative and collaborative efforts to strengthen compliance with international humanitarian law and better protect civilians affected by armed conflict.

Launched by RWI in 2024, ICMD is an ambitious initiative that seeks to centralize and analyze information from a broad network of partners, practitioners, researchers, and open sources to improve understanding of compliance with IHL in armed conflicts around the world. The release of this film marks another important milestone in the development of ICMD and highlights the growing coalition of governments, institutions, and partners committed to supporting the initiative's mission: promoting compliance with international humanitarian law for a more humane world.

👉 To learn more about ICMD, visit our website: https://icmd.se/

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or DG ECHO. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

09/06/2026

🇬🇧 The Raoul Wallenberg Institute organised a study visit to Sweden 🇸🇪 and Finland 🇫🇮 from 25–29 May 2026, to support Ukraine’s 🇺🇦 ongoing penitentiary reform process within the framework of its European integration efforts.

By bringing together representatives of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, the State Criminal-Executive Service (Office for the Protection of the Rights of Convicts and Persons Taken into Custody of the Department for the Ex*****on of Criminal Sentences), the Penitentiary Academy of Ukraine, and the National University “Ostroh Academy”, the visit to familiarised the delegation with Finnish and Swedish approaches to protecting human rights, focusing on the practical implementation of standards such as the Nelson Mandela Rules and European Prison Rules.

👉 Read the full article: https://rwi.lu.se/news/strengthening-human-rights-protection-in-ukraines-penitentiary-system-through-exchanges-with-swedish-and-finnish-peers/

💡This visit if part of our Human Rights Infrastructure for Ukraine 2025-2027 (HRIU) programme, funded by Sida. Learn more about it: https://rwi.lu.se/ukraine/

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🇺🇦 Інститут прав людини та гуманітарного права імені Рауля Валленберга організував навчальний візит до Швеції 🇸🇪 та Фінляндії 🇫🇮 “Права людини в пенітенціарній системі” 25–29 травня 2026 року з метою підтримки триваючої реформи пенітенціарної системи України 🇺🇦 в контексті європейської інтеграції.

У візиті взяли участь представники Міністерства юстиції України, Державної кримінально-виконавчої служби України (зокрема Управління дотримання прав засуджених та осіб, узятих під варту, Департаменту з питань виконання кримінальних покарань), Пенітенціарної академії України та Національного університету «Острозька академія».

Під час візиту учасники делегації ознайомилися зі шведськими та фінськими підходами до забезпечення прав людини в пенітенціарній системі, приділивши особливу увагу практичному впровадженню міжнародних стандартів, зокрема Правил Нельсона Мандели та Європейських пенітенціарних правил. Дізнатися більше за лінком: https://rwi.lu.se/news/strengthening-human-rights-protection-in-ukraines-penitentiary-system-through-exchanges-with-swedish-and-finnish-peers/

03/06/2026

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute Harare Office, in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC), recently conducted a four-day training workshop on gender-responsive monitoring of correctional facilities for ZGC staff.

The training aimed to strengthen the Commission’s capacity to effectively carry out prison monitoring activities, with a particular focus on assessing the welfare of female inmates and identifying gender and human rights issues within correctional facilities. The monitoring exercise seeks to evaluate compliance with international standards for the treatment of prisoners.

👉 Read the full article: https://rwi.lu.se/news/training-on-gender-responsive-monitoring-of-correctional-facilities-for-the-zimbabwe-gender-commission-staff/

🤝 This collaboration forms part of the RWI Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Development Programme 2024–2026, implemented in partnership with ZGC and funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Zimbabwe.

27/05/2026

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) Harare Office 🇿🇼, in cooperation with the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), conducted a Peer-Reviewed Training for ZPCS College Facilitators on International Prison Standards from 19 to 22 May 2026.

This training was a build-up to the Training of Trainers (ToT) activities conducted in 2025 which equipped the ZPCS College Facilitators with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to deliver training on international prison standards to recruits, in-service officers and management.

The training was conducted under the framework of cooperation between RWI and ZPCS under the RWI Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Development Programme 2024–2026, funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Zimbabwe.

👉 Read more: https://rwi.lu.se/news/peer-reviewed-training-by-zpcs-college-facilitators-on-international-prison-standards/

26/05/2026

📢 Press Release: Raoul Wallenberg Institute Launches Somalia Programme Inception Phase to Strengthen National Human Rights System

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI), together with the Ministry of Family & Human Rights Development of the Federal Government of Somalia and Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission (NIHRC), has officially launched a new Programme in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the Somalia Programme Inception Phase will run for nine months and aims to contribute to a Somalia where human rights are effectively protected and promoted through a credible, independent and effective national human rights system.

“This marks a historic milestone for us at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute. We are thrilled to have signed these new strategic agreements that will enable us to build a close working relationship in the years ahead, with the shared aim of achieving tangible results in strengthening human rights in Somalia”. – Peter Lundberg, RWI Executive Director.

🔗 Read more: https://rwi.lu.se/news/press-release-raoul-wallenberg-institute-launches-somalia-programme-inception-phase-to-strengthen-national-human-rights-system/

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