Norsk senter for menneskerettigheter - Norwegian Centre for Human Rights

08/05/2026

Den nyeste EMD-bulletinen er nå ute! Her finner du sammendrag av:

🔹 SAARIVUOMA SAMI VILLAGE v. NORWAY
🔹 CASE OF I.H. v. Norway
🔹 CASE OF THORENFELDT v. NORWAY

EMD-bulletinen er et nyhetsbrev med sammendrag av noen av de seneste viktige avgjørelser fra Den europeiske menneskerettsdomstolen i Strasbourg samt at avgjørelser mot Norge også blir referert. Bulletinen lages av Norsk senter for menneskerettigheter under ledelse av fagansvarlig emeritus Jan E. Helgesen og vitenskapelige assistenter Viktoria Susanne Høgberg, Vilde Longva Reiersen, og Marley Lillian Flåtrud.

Les EMD-bulletin 2/2026 her:https://www.jus.uio.no/smr/forskning/emd/EMD-bulletin-2026/bulletin-nr.-2-2026.pdf

05/05/2026

💡 A report written by NCHR Professor Matthew William Saul recently provided the basis for a resolution and recommendation in the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities at the Council of Europe. The report addressed the role of local and regional authorities in the implementation of judgments by the European Court of Human Rights.

A report written by NCHR Professor Matthew William Saul recently provided the basis for a resolution and recommendation in the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities at the Council of Europe. The report addressed the role of local and regional authorities in the implementation of judgments by th...

04/05/2026

In partnership with the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria and the University of Nairobi, we have concluded a week-long advanced training programme on Business and Human Rights in Kenya. 🤝

The workshop brought together government officials, academics and practitioners from across Africa to examine responsible business conduct and the human rights obligations of companies operating on the continent.

The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, in partnership with the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria and the University of Nairobi, has concluded a week-long advanced training programme on Business and Human Rights in Kenya. The workshop brought together government officials, academi...

29/04/2026

The NCHR recently completed a five‑day working visit to Kyiv as part of our long‑standing cooperation with JustGroup on investigative interviewing.

Two impressions stand out:

First, the shift in investigative mindset in Ukraine is clear and far‑reaching. Across institutions, we saw a consistent move away from confession‑oriented practices towards human rights‑compliant, evidence‑based investigative interviewing. Importantly, this change is no longer limited to individual practitioners – it is increasingly supported at leadership level and embedded across institutions, including in the investigation of international crimes.

Second, the visit deepened our understanding of the context Ukrainian colleagues are working in. Meeting practitioners and leaders underlined the extreme pressure they face during the ongoing war. Seeing this reality firsthand is essential for meaningful international cooperation and reinforces why rights‑based investigative methods matter so deeply.

Despite extraordinary challenges, reforms are moving forward at pace. We are grateful to our Ukrainian partners for their openness and commitment, and we look forward to continued cooperation and shared learning. 🇺🇦🇳🇴

In April 2026, the NCHR carried out a five‑day working visit to Kyiv as part of its long‑standing cooperation with JustGroup on strengthening investigative interviewing and investigation standards. Supported by the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, the visit demonstrated tangible progress wi...

27/04/2026

⭐ There are still spots available for our upcoming discussion, "Tracing International Judicial Arguments within Asylum Decision-Making in Denmark"!

Despite growing political backlash against international courts in migration governance, we know little about how international rulings are received within the day-to-day operations of domestic legal systems. Join the Research Group on Global Challenges to Human Rights and the Thematic Group on Migration for a timely discussion!

Read more and sign up now👇

Despite growing political backlash against international courts in migration governance, we know little about how international rulings are received within the day-to-day operations of domestic legal systems. Join the Research Group on Global Challenges to Human Rights and the Thematic Group on Migr...

22/04/2026

This spring, the International Department is welcoming four new interns to the Centre! We're excited to welcome Mario Angkawidjaja, Haili Rao, Yasyfa Febriani, and Meerim Abdylaeva, who will support our various activities.

If you're interested in what they will be working on, have a look below! We look forward to collaborating with them all 👏

https://www.jus.uio.no/smr/english/about/id/news/2026/welcoming-our-new-interns.html

20/04/2026

NCHR's Gentian Zyberi recently visited Nankai University in Tianjin, China, to deliver a lecture as part of their "Business and Human Rights" series. He focused on digital technology and human rights, discussing how international law applies in the digital age.

https://www.jus.uio.no/smr/english/about/id/business-and-hr/news/digital-technology-and-human-rights-highlighted-in.html

16/04/2026

Two NCHR Alumni, Dr. Xiaohui Liang and Prof. Haina Lu, have recently been appointed to key UN human rights mandates. The NCHR extends our warmest congratulations to them both! 🎉

Two NCHR Alumni, Dr. Xiaohui Liang and Prof. Haina Lu, have recently been appointed to key UN human rights mandates. The NCHR extends our warmest congratulations to them both!

13/04/2026

💡 Velkommen til nyeste EMD-forum: «Noen nyere avgjørelser i migrasjonssaker»!

Hva viser nylige avgjørelser fra Den europeiske menneskerettsdomstolen (EMD)? SMRs seminarserie ser nærmere på utvalgte aktuelle tema, og dette seminaret vil fokusere på noen nyere migrasjonssaker fra EMD.

Bli med Jan E. Helgesen, Kjetil M. Larsen og vitenskapelige assistenter Viktoria Susanne Høgberg, Vilde Longva Reiersen, og Marley Lillian Flåtrud på en interessant diskusjon om utvisning, familiegjenforening og tvangsretur.

⏰ : 16 april 2026, 16:00-18:00
📍 : Auditorium 2, Domus Juridica

Les mer og meld deg på her: https://www.jus.uio.no/smr/om/aktuelt/arrangementer/2026/emd-forum-migrasjonssaker

Vi håper vi ser dere der!

Hva viser nylige avgjørelser fra Den europeiske menneskerettsdomstolen (EMD)? SMRs seminarserie ser nærmere på utvalgte aktuelle tema, og dette seminaret vil fokusere på noen nyere migrasjonssaker fra EMD.

09/04/2026

Apply for the PhD course “Human Rights Methodology and Approaches” now!

The NORHED II Project 70921: Partnership for Peace: Better Higher Education for Resilient Societies (NORAD) and the NCHR invite applications for the PhD-level course to take place mainly in person in Oslo, on 8-10 October 2026.

‼️ Note: Application deadline 15 April 2026

Read more and submit your application now:

The PhD-level course will be held in Oslo, on 8-10 October 2026. Applications are now open.

08/04/2026

Join us for a seminar with Nora Stappert, Sarah Scott Ford, and Anouk Marine Lamé!

The Research Group on Global Challenges to Human Rights and the Thematic Group on Migration are pleased to invite you to the upcoming seminar "International Law, Filtered: Tracing International Judicial Arguments within Asylum Decision-Making in Denmark".

Read more about the event on our website and secure your spot now! ⭐

The Research Group on Global Challenges to Human Rights and the Thematic Group on Migration are pleased to invite you to a seminar with Nora Stappert, Sarah Scott Ford, and Anouk Marine Lamé.