On November 25th, the City of Graz welcomed a distinguished Ukrainian study group as part of a programme organised by the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI). The visit focused on exploring Graz’s pioneering role as a Human Rights City and its practical implementation of human rights at the local level.
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UNESCO Centre and Chair Engage with UNESCO School Teachers on the Human Right to Linguistic Diversity
On 16 October 2025, the UNESCO Centre and UNESCO Chair, represented by Dr. Klaus Starl and Prof. Gerd Oberleitner, were invited to discuss the human right to linguistic diversity and its importance in foreign language teaching with teachers from Austrian UNESCO schools.
Focusing on Human Rights: Following the Origins of the Academy and Conference Series
Our over 25 years of work for human rights includes the organisation of countless forums, academies, and conferences, all dedicated to enhancing human rights around the world. In this blog post we will explore how the 2015 Forum “Focusing on Human Rights” has inspired the methods and setting of our current Academy and Conference series “Human Rights Go Local: What Works”.
Strengthening Ties: Delegation from Gwangju Visits the International Centre
On 24 July 2025, the International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels welcomed a delegation from Gwangju, Korea, during their visit to Graz. This visit aimed at strengthening the longstanding collaboration between the UNESCO Chair and Centre in Graz and the Gwangju International Center, which was established particularly through co-hosting the Human Rights Paper Session at the World Human Rights City Forum (WHRCF) in Gwangju. Furthermore, it enhanced the international partnership focused on amplifying local and regional voices in the field of human rights.
Building Human Rights Cities and Human Rights Budgeting: Insights from Geneva
In the week of 21 July 2025, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) hosted a series of meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at continuing the dialogue on the realization of human rights at the local level. Representatives from the International Centre for the Promotion of Human Rights at the Local and Regional Levels were invited to join discussions with mayors and local governments regarding their experiences, challenges, and best practices in implementing economic, social, and cultural rights, particularly in the context of becoming a Human Rights City.
