Join us for an event focusing on the role of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in advancing human rights within national contexts! The expert panel will critically assess the challenges facing NHRIs and the institutional practices set up to counter them. ⏰: 14 March, 13:00-14:30 📍: Domus Juridica, room 8113
Om oss
-- The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights is a multi- and interdisciplinary centre. Through research, teaching, and dissemination, the Centre shall promote the subject of human rights as an academic field, and strengthen its international position as a central actor and attractive collaborative partner within the human rights field. -- The Centre offers several educational activities. The most important are the two-year Master programme in ‘The Theory and Practice of Human Rights’, a one-week intensive course in Human Rights and other professional training courses. The Centre is also involved in the teaching of human rights and international law at the University of Oslo. -- The International Department at the Centre is in charge of applied human rights work and competence building. -- The Centre publishes the Nordic Journal of Human Rights.
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http://www.jus.uio.no/smr/english/
Ekstern lenke til Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
- Bransje
- Skoleadministrasjonsprogrammer
- Bedriftsstørrelse
- 11–50 ansatte
- Hovedkontor
- Oslo
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- Utdanning
- Grunnlagt
- 1987
- Spesialiteter
- Business and Human Rights, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Freedom of Religion and Belief, Human Rights Education, Human Rights Mechanisms, Human Rights and Conflict, Human Rights and Development, Human Rights and Diversity, International Human Rights Law, International Human Rights, International Research, Rule of Law, The United Nations, Environment, Minorities, Investigative Interviewing, Education
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Få veibeskrivelse
Domus Juridica, Kristian Augusts gate 17
Oslo, 0164, NO
Ansatte i Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
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Cecilie Figenschou Bakke
Prosjektleder I Kina I Asia I Internasjonalt samarbeid I Menneskerettigheter I Bærekraft I Forskning & Utdanning I Rådgivning I Strategi & Ledelse
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Peris Jones
Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
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Lena Larsen
Director, The Oslo Coalition of Freedom of Religion or Belief, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo
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Susanne Floelo
Senior Adviser, Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR) I Director & Co-Chair, International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG)
Oppdateringer
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Researchers Nina Reiners and Sara Kahn-Nisser have uncovered surprising findings about gender dynamics in UN human rights treaty bodies. Their latest study analyses the dynamics of expert bodies and reveals that, contrary to expectations, women are more active than men. In this light, Reiners poses interesting questions on the construction of expertise. Read more (and access the full article) on our website!
Surprising findings on gender dynamics in UN human rights treaty bodies - Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
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Ellen Vrålstad (RA) recently visited Harvard University to present the research paper 'Conflicts of Interest: Private Law Firms in Global Governance’ at the 17th Annual PEIO conference 👏
PROBONO presents draft paper at the 17th Annual PEIO conference - Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
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Call for Applications: The 12th training workshop on UN Human Rights Mechanisms in June 2025 ❗ NCHR and our partner, the Geneva Academy (GA), will hold the Training Workshop 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. 🗓️ Application deadline: 28 February
Call for Applications: The 12th training workshop on UN Human Rights Mechanisms in June 2025 - Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
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Join us for a thought-provoking lecture by Scott Cummings, exploring the growing role of lawyers in democratic backsliding! Drawing on the U.S. experience, Cummings will analyze how some lawyers align with illiberal movements to weaken democratic institutions. This lecture is a collaboration between the NCHR and the Human International Documentary Film Festival . ⏰11. March 2025, 1:00-2:30 PM 📍 Domus Juridica, Oslo
Current Issues in Human Rights Research by Scott Cummings: When Lawyers Attack the Rule of Law - Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
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The University of Oslo invites organizations, associations and individuals to nominate candidates (individuals or organizations) for the 2024 University of Oslo Human Rights Award, Lisl and Leo Eitinger fund. 🗓️ Deadline 15 March 2025
Nomination of candidates for the University of Oslo Human Rights Award 2025 - University of Oslo
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Call for papers ❗ The Nordic Journal of Human Rights is looking for papers for a Special Issue in 2026, on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in human rights research. Submit your abstract now! 🗓️ Deadline 14 February 2025 https://lnkd.in/dA_67R6G
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The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights welcomes you to a guest lecture by Aleydis Nissen, exploring the rise of forced labor import bans as a transformative approach to global value chain regulation. After decades of dormancy, these bans gained momentum in 2016, paving the way for a significant shift set to reshape the regulatory landscape. The lecture will be held on March 25th, in Domus Juridica. More information can be found on our website.
Current Issues in Human Rights Research: Global Value Chain Regulation by Aleydis Nissen - Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
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The NCHR recently attended the 8th annual ASEAN Networking Meeting in Bangkok. Scholars from across Asia joined Mahidol University, AUN-HRE and the NCHR to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in the area of Business and Human Rights (BHR). The 2024 regional meeting gathered more than 100 participants and featured a series of discussions, and speakers from academia, AICHR, the UN, and civil society provided insights into the regional challenges associated with BHR. Key highlights: 1️⃣ Insightful keynotes and panels on BHR. 2️⃣ Engaging networking sessions at Thailand’s Ministry of Justice. 3️⃣ Lively discussions on integrating BHR into Human Rights Education. The Network Meeting facilitated an important exchange of knowledge and reinforced the collective commitment towards advancing Human Rights Education in the region. #HumanRights #BusinessAndHumanRights #Education #Networking #Asia
Business and Human Rights - Regional Network Meeting in Asia - Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
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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.
Pilot Course on Buddhism and Human Rights - Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
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