Human Rights for All Research, Education and Direct Engagement Worldwide
WHO WE ARE The Raoul Wallenberg Institute is an independent academic institution that was established in 1984 at Lund University, one of the world’s top 100 rated universities. We are named after Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who saved the lives of tens of thousands of Jews and other people at risk during World War II. We combine evidence-based research with direct engagement to bring about human rights change. We see change as a long-term process, requiring a systematic and persistent approach built on trust and cooperation. We have offices, programmes and convening power covering more than 60 countries. As a network-based organisation, we work through strong partnerships.
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
Just and inclusive societies with the effective realisation of human rights for all.
To contribute to a wider understanding of, and respect for, human righs and international humanitarian law.
WHAT WE DO DIRECT ENGAGEMENT
We work in direct partnership with actors in more than 60 countries to advance the practical application of human rights. As an implementing partner, we often work with and support policy-oriented research and human rights education.
HUMAN RIGHTS RESEARCH
We generate and disseminate research and relevant, constructive perspectives on human rights. Our four focus areas are: People on the Move
Inclusive Societies
Fair and Efficient Justice
Economic Globalisation
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
Since our founding, we have been dedicated to developing and offering human rights education together with universities, governments, justice sector institutions and others to train decision-makers and future leaders.
HUMAN RIGHTS FORUMS
We bring together different actors across sectors, countries and regions in a neutral setting promoting solution-oriented dialogue to advance human rights.
WHERE WE WORK
Amman I Harare I Istanbul I Jakarta I Lund I Nairobi I Phnom Penh I Stockholm
We work in multiple countries and sectors. Currently, we hold eight offices in seven countries. Our activities span across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. As we are always aiming to expand our human rights engagement, the list of the countries in which we operate is constantly evolving.
SELECTED RESULTS More than 14 000 academics, judges, members of national human rights institutions and others have improved their capacity to respect, protect and fulfil human rights by attending our trainings. We have also contributed to the global rise of the number of national human rights institutions. Our research and analysis has contributed to the normative development of international refugee law, improving the effective participation of minorities in public life, an increased understanding and implementation of businesses’ human rights obligations and much more. Together with partners, we have developed numerous human rights courses, programmes, research centres as well as academic networks around the world. More than 1000 students have graduated from our Master’s Programme at Lund University. We have contributed to developing unique solutions to human rights challenges by convening different actors in over 60 countries. For instance, a roundtable discussion in 2016 resulted in a new initiative aimed to help increase the political participation of refugees in Finland, Norway and Sweden.
CONTACT US RAOUL WALLENBERG INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW Stora Grรฅbrรถdersgatan 17 B I P.O. Box 1155 SE-221 05 Lund, Sweden Phone +46 46 222 12 00 I info@rwi.lu.se I www.rwi.lu.se
Raoulwallenberginstitutet raoulwallenberginst @RWallenbergInst The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law