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Women and girls make up 50% of humanity (UN 2024), yet the world is only 68.8% gender equal 2026. Europe ranks highest, while MENA and Sub‑Saharan Africa are at the bottom. No country reaches even half of the targets for girls’ well‑being (UNICEF).Equality is still far to reach Why 8/3 is important!
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A very important and sobering speech by Candas Prime Minister Mark Carney at Davos World Economic Forum yesterday. I can only recommend all to read the full speech.
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My latest Op-Ed on Reinforcement of the global human rights system in challenging times.
European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib delivers the 2025 Anna Lindh Lecture in Lund, urging renewed leadership to uphold international humanitarian law. A powerful call for conscience in a fragmented world. 🎙️ Listen to the full lecture here 👉: soundcloud.com/onhumanrights/…
RWI expands private sector partnerships for IHL compliance. Deloitte & Mannheimer Swartling join ICMD to advance humanitarian accountability.
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🇱🇺 “Luxembourg is firmly committed to protecting civilians and upholding international humanitarian law,” said Deputy PM Xavier Bettel.
🤝 Supporting #ICMD reflects our strategy: innovation, principled engagement, multilateral collaboration.
#HumanitarianLeadership #IHL
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Colombia endorses RWI’s ICMD initiative to strengthen global IHL compliance—state support is key to upholding humanitarian norms. rwi.lu.se/news/colombi...
Join us for the RWI annual high-level event in Lund 13th November
Commissioner Lahbib’s visit to Lund will include a high-level expert roundtable at RWI prior to the lecture, where she will engage with scholars, practitioners, and policy experts on the current state and future of international humanitarian law (IHL). rwi.lu.se/news/eu-comm...
At Sida’s 60th, I honoured Sweden’s legacy—and sounded the alarm. Humanitarian principles are eroding. 2024 was the deadliest year for aid workers. If we abandon impartiality, we abandon humanity. Sweden must lead on law + accountability. #IHL #Sida60 #Humanitarian
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Genocide begins not with violence, but with silence. As humanitarian law is eroded in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan & beyond, impunity grows. The unfolding situation calls us to act—with courage & responsibility. Grateful to @FBAFolke, @QMUL for this vital dialogue.
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Commissioner Lahbib’s visit to Lund will include a high-level expert roundtable at RWI prior to the lecture, where she will engage with scholars, practitioners, and policy experts on the current state and future of international humanitarian law (IHL). rwi.lu.se/news/eu-comm...
Join us for the RWI annual high-level event in Lund 13th November
In war, truth is the first casualty. Most IHL violations aren’t debated—they’re denied. That’s why real-time, reliable fact-finding is essential to accountability. Read attached article by my colleagues Manuel Galvis & Marko Milanovic 👉 EJIL: Talk! #IHL
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These rules aren’t red tape—they’re a safety net. They protect businesses from blind risks and uphold the values that define Europe: dignity, transparency, and sustainability.
Postponing is a test of what kind of future we stand for. #EUvalues #Sustainability
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Rätt chockartat: USA placerar sig inte ens i gråzonen mellan demokrati och autokrati utan att hamnar i den näst sämsta kategorin – en ”elektoral autokrati”, det vill säga ett land som håller val, men där den styrande eliten i praktiken kontrollerar makten.
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Sweden nominated outgoing Ikea boss Jesper Brodin to become the next UN High Commissioner for Refugees on Monday, a rare case of a business leader being backed for a top international policy job.
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We are proud to announce this year’s annual high-profile lecture, and to extend a special welcome to EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in Lund.
Sweden and RWI Launch Pilot Programme to Strengthen Türkiye’s Green and Just Transition
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🇪🇺 Today #EUDays kicks off in Lund! Thrilled to join the conversation on EU accession and why safeguarding Fundamental Rights must be at the heart of integrating new member states. United in values is key 🤝 #EUValues #HumanRights
EU Days Lund 2025 🇪🇺 is the leading arena in Sweden on EU topics, and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute is delighted to participate in this annual edition where experts, innovators discuss the issues shaping the European Union’s future - including Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.