Together with partner institution China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL), the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) organized a Human Rights Education forum in Beijing 27-28 May. During the visit to China, the delegation will also visit several Universities and partner institutions to discuss collaboration on human rights education.
As part of the "Investigative Interviewing in Ukraine" project, Sigrid Buseth, alongside our partner JustGroup, recently led an online workshop on evaluation and feedback for over 40 Ukrainian investigators and prosecutors. This workshop marked the beginning of a new series of advanced sessions on investigative interviewing.
NCHR recently contributed to a series of impactful events in Brazil aimed at advancing Investigative Interviewing procedures across the country.
The Ukrainian translation of the UN Manual on Investigative Interviewing for Criminal Investigation was recently launched for use in Ukraine. On April 30, government agency representatives, experts and practitioners gathered to discuss why this tool is critical in promoting rule of law, human rights, and democratic criminal justice.
The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, in collaboration with Saint Joseph University in Lebanon and The United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, is excited to announce the upcoming Regional Summer Course titled "Introduction to the International Human Rights System."
The Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK) has developed its own Indonesian acronym for the investigative interviewing method, and the choice fell on “SANTAI” - meaning “relaxed” in Indonesian. Its implementation helps offer a respectful, empowering, and effective interview experience.
The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights at the University of Oslo (NCHR), together with the Human Rights Institute at China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL), will in May host a human rights education conference centered around comparative discussions on curriculum design and teaching methods in both Europe and China.
In February 2025, colleagues from Ukraine, the UK, and Norway came together to celebrate a collaborative effort in promoting human rights, the rule of law, and democracy—underscoring the importance of international cooperation during challenging times.
The NCHR is excited to announce the release of the “Investigative Interviewing Summary Checklist”, a groundbreaking tool designed to assist the implementation of investigative interviewing practices around the world.
NCHR’s Intensive Course in Human Rights will be held 1-5 September 2025 in Oslo. Applications are now closed.
The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights joins UN Women’s call on everyone to stand up for the Rights, Empowerment and Equality for ALL Women and Girls.
In a landmark collaboration to advance legal education in Ukraine, JustGroup has launched the first elective course on Investigative Interviewing at the Faculty of Law of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. The course is supported by the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights through the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine.
NCHR and our partner, the Geneva Academy (GA), will hold the 12th Training Workshop on UN Human Rights Mechanisms on 17-20 June in Geneva, Switzerland. This workshop is for participants from selected countries in the Middle East and North Africa only and will include regional perspectives.
On December 17, the Indonesian Institute for Independent Judiciary (LeIP) launched a database containing judgements pertaining to human rights.
25 criminal law experts prepared themselves for providing testimony before the courts, through a seminar held 5-7 November 2024.
The International Department at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) is looking to expand its cooperation projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. This development comes in response to the growing need for addressing the continent’s significant human rights issues, particularly those related to private investments and corporate social responsibility. New cooperation projects will focus on knowledge exchange, research, and education.
2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Oslo Coalition on Freedom of Religion or Belief. The OC celebrated with a successful conference at Litteraturhuset earlier this fall.
NCHR together with JustGroup had the privilege of hosting an advanced training programme on vulnerable interviewees for Ukrainian police, prosecutors and lecturers in Warsaw, Poland.
In collaboration with Bauchi State University, Nigeria, the FORB Fellowship Programme 2024 works to strengthen the future generation of academics focusing on Freedom of Religion or Belief.
NCHR recently participated in the 8th Regional Network Meeting on Human Rights Education, held in Bangkok. In collaboration with our partners, Mahidol University and the ASEAN University Network on Human Rights Education (AUN-HRE), scholars from across the region joined in discussing the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the area of Business and Human Rights (BHR).
The Oslo Coalition, NCHR, and the Tolerance and Diversity Institute organized a panel at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2024. The focus was on how a backslide in democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights affect freedom of religion or belief and other fundamental human rights.
Three-day pilot course brings together students from six countries to explore international human rights, focusing particularly on the right to freedom of religion or belief.
In an effort to foster knowledge and dialogue on the evolving field of business and human rights, a seminar was held at Guangdong University of Technology at the beginning of November.
NCHR senior adviser Susanne H. Flølo was recently appointed as the new co-director of iIIRG. She looks forward to working with the research group to foster collaboration and promote progress in the field of investigative interviewing.
Our academic partner and former guest researcher, Herlambang P. Wiratraman, recently presented his intriguing research on "Freedom of Expression in Indonesia's Authoritarian Turn: Reflecting on Academic Freedom and Free Press" at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR).
