Nettsider med emneord «Human Rights» - Side 6

Group photo of conference participants, both physical attendants and online participants on a screen
Publisert 17. des. 2021 13:33

On 8.-12. November, a training workshop on the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Mechanisms took place in Geneva, Switzerland. Over the week, five participants from Thailand deepened their knowledge of the UN Human Rights Mechanisms, focusing on the Universal Periodic Review. 

Image of UN building with numerous flags.
Publisert 24. mai 2022 09:41

The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) and our partner, the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights (GA), will hold the eighth Training Workshop on UN Human Rights Mechanisms on 3.-7.- October 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland. This workshop is for participants from the MENA countries only and will include regional perspectives.

Akinaga Yoshida
Publisert 14. nov. 2022 14:26

Welcome to this guest lecture by Akinaga Yoshida on how the Human Rights Committee can address human rights issues and ensure the effective implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in Japan. 

Portrait photos of Natalia Torres Zuniga and Andreas Føllesdal
Publisert 14. feb. 2023 09:50

Join us for a book debate on the legitimacy of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights!

A book titled International Human Rights and Local Courts: Human Rights Interpretation in Indonesia, edited by Aksel Tømte and Eko Riyadi. To the right is a picture of a court room. Several people are sitting in chair looking towards a judge.
Publisert 5. mars 2024 10:09

The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights invites you to the launch of the book 'International Human Rights and Local Courts: Human Rights Interpretation in Indonesia', edited by Aksel Tømte and Eko Riyadi

Image of an AHRI lecture.
Publisert 8. mars 2022 15:05

The Association of Human Rights Institutes (AHRI), of which the Norwegian Centre of Human Rights is a member, has issued a statement in solidarity with Ukraine.

European Court of Human Rights
Publisert 10. nov. 2020 09:59

«The Convention has improved the protection of human rights in Europe, as well as strengthening the rule of law and the democracy,» says Erik Møse, who spent seven years as judge in the European Court of Human Rights.

Several protest signs laying on the grass. They read: Don't kill for me, it's time to end the death penalty, the death penalty is fatally flawed.
Publisert 10. nov. 2021 10:11

The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights and the Research Group on Human Rights, Armed Conflicts, and the Law of Peace and Security welcome you to a conference on international, regional and national efforts towards ensuring the abolition of the death penalty. This conference will be an integral part of the Oslo Peace Days 2021 and feature the participation of various renowned speakers who will convene to take stock of the developments in the area of the abolition of the death penalty over the last years. Registration required (link below).

Portrait of James Flett, shoulders up, dressed in a suit, in his office.
Publisert 12. mai 2022 13:15

Is the European Union’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine  consistent with the balance of the European Union’s international trade law obligations and rights? Join us for a seminar where James Flett discusses the EU approach.

Picture of four persons, presumably students, gathered around a table with a laptop and some books. They are discussing.
Publisert 19. nov. 2021 16:05

Monthly newsletter on activities and news at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. Newsletter 6/10-21 was published 19. November 2021.

Front cover of the book. Title in white on dark background.
Publisert 24. mars 2021 19:54

The book ‘Freedom of Expression in Islam: Challenging Apostacy and Blasphemy Laws’ critically and constructively engages with the theological, historical and legal reasoning behind the most restrictive state laws around the world to open up new ways of thinking. The book was officially launched in a digital event with distinguished experts today.

Face shot picture of Professor Stener Ekern.
Publisert 27. mai 2022 13:14

In this event, Professor Stener Ekern will give a farewell lecture to reflect on the above topic, his career and years at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. 

Group photo of the visitors at the University
Publisert 27. mai 2022 15:30

The leadership of the Indonesian Supreme Court visited the Faculty of Law and NCHR on May 9-10 2022.

Image of five people, four of which are part of a panel and one of which is presenting. They are in front of a screen with a presentation with Bulgarian text.
Publisert 27. mai 2022 14:47

The NCHR and partners recently organized a conference presenting two reports, focusing on the existing curricula on human rights at Bulgarian universities, and the introduction of human rights in mandatory legal curriculum in Bulgaria.

Group photo of the recent graduates and accompanying professors in the Gamle Festsal, a grandiose room at the University of Oslo
Publisert 27. mai 2022 11:29

It was a pleasure recently to be able to celebrate the MA in Theory and Practice of Human Rights class of 2022 graduation!

Image of three speakers (Gentian Zyber, Kristel Tonstad and Heidi Furustøl)
Publisert 20. jan. 2022 12:18

On the 7th December the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights hosted the Annual seminar on business and human rights as a part of the Oslo Peace Days. The annual seminar on business and human rights gives an opportunity for all stakeholders to come together and discuss the business and human rights field. This year, the panel was represented by academia, government, and civil society. 

Publisert 1. juli 2021 14:47

On 22 June the Research Group on Human Rights and Sustainable Development and the International Department at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights organized an internal seminar on the report titled “Understanding and mitigating social risks to sustainable development in China's BRI- Evidence from Nepal and Zambia.” The report was published by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in April 2021 and can be found here

workshop, Indonesia
Publisert 25. juni 2019 14:30

In cooperation with Indonesian Institute for Independent Judiciary (LeiP) NCHR has organised a workshop in preparation of an upcoming training programme for 1600 new Judges in Indonesia.

Picture of participants in a workshop about gender and human rights in Chengdu China
Publisert 4. okt. 2021 14:03

The NCHR and the Constitutional Research Institute at China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) recently held a workshop on gender equality and human rights for Chinese university teachers in Chengdu, Western China.

Painting by Lorenzetti Ambrogio titled "Allegory of Good Government".
Publisert 24. feb. 2022 10:07

In this seminar, organized by GOODPOL, Professor Ludvig Beckman discusses the nature of law and the scope of democratic participation.

Illustration containing the event information included in this website text, as well as an illustration of two persons sitting down, seemingly in discussion.
Publisert 13. mai 2022 13:18

The side event, focusing on practical training tools, will introduce a non-coercive, efficient, and human rights compliant tool for conducting interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects of crime.

Headshot of Joel Mark Baysa-Barredo
Publisert 22. aug. 2022 12:37

In this lecture, Joel Mark Baysa-Barredo, Executive Director of SHAPE-SEA, will touch on the state of academic freedom in the ASEAN region and SHAPE-SEA's work to build safe spaces for academics. 

Palm oil farmer pruning palm oil trees with a long tool.
Publisert 27. sep. 2022 13:12

PhD Candidate Dinie S.M. Arief at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights is presenting her PhD project "International and domestic legal approaches on business and human rights: Human Rights Analysis of Indonesia's Palm Oil Industry".

Schematic display of the UN Sustainable Development Goals also called the SDGs. SDG number 5 and SDG number 10 are highlighted in red color and in pink color.
Publisert 11. mars 2022 11:33

Newsletter on activities and news at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. Newsletter 1-22 was published 11. March 2022.