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Thousands of Venezuelans are Stranded at the Colombia-Venezuela Border due to COVID-19
Thousands of Venezuelan migrants attempting to return to their home country remain stranded along the Colombia-Venezuela border during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a glaring example of how States are falling short of their international obligations.
Will Banning Facial Recognition Solve Our Surveillance Problems?
Ending the police's use of racially-biased facial recognition technology temporarily or forever will not solve the full scale of the global surveillance problem around the world.
Why Airline Bailouts Must Come with Carbon Emissions Reductions
Should the U.S. Congress continue to bailout airline executives and shareholders, it must do so without compounding our environmental crisis for decades to come.
Protecting Prisoners’ Health during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues its deadly march around the globe, with the lives of incarcerated persons hanging on the line. Yet future deaths of incarcerated persons are still avoidable. The clock is ticking, and decision-makers must act now.
Toxic Forest Fires and COVID-19 Could Be a Deadly Combination in Southeast Asia
Yearly toxic smog from tropical forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, which spill into Malaysia and Singapore, could exacerbate the COVID-19 pandemic. The government and agri-businesses must change course now to avert this manufactured disaster.
Case Watch: German Court Sides with Muslim Women Teachers Over Discriminatory Headscarf Ban
A recent judgement by Germany's top labor court is expected to end a decades old court battle over headscarf bans for teachers.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is Deploying a Massive New Database to Gather Biometric Information
A new U.S. Department of Homeland Security biometric database is projected to contain information on hundreds of millions of people by 2022 and represents an alarming development to scale up the agency's surveillance and information-sharing ability.
UK Should Use “Magnitsky”-Style Sanctions to Hold MBS Accountable for Khashoggi’s Killing
There are reasonable grounds to suspect that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin-Salman was involved in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The U.K. government must now use its new "Magnitsky" sanctions regime to hold him accountable.
Around Africa, Judicial Independence Confronts Viral Authoritarianism
In one African country after another, the encounter between judicial independence and viral authoritarianism is reconfiguring the frontiers of what government can or cannot do, one ruling at a time.
The OPCW Provides the Next Opening for States to Advance Accountability for Atrocities in Syria
The next OPCW Conference of the States Parties provides states a new window of opportunity to give hope to Syrian victims seeking justice.
Is the EU Acting Boldly Enough to Defend Civil Society and Democracy?
The EU says its latest report on the rule of law will be a preventive tool to “ensure there is no backsliding,” but many have their doubts. Now, members of civil society are calling for swift action.
Case Watch: Colombian Constitutional Court Sets Important Precedent on Victims of Grave Crimes’ Access to Court Evidence
In September 2020, the Colombian Constitutional Court issued a judgment setting standards for the rights of victims of grave crimes to access files and request copies of evidence related to a case.
How a 230-Year-Old Law Could Hold U.S. Corporations Accountable for Child Slavery Abroad
A case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court could decide whether children formerly held as slaves can hold U.S. corporations accountable for human rights violations perpetrated abroad.
A New Guide Highlights How to Provide Effective Legal Services Remotely During COVID-19
The guide is a practical resource intended for civil legal service providers around the world, especially rural areas, where in-person meetings have often been challenging, even before the COVID-19 crisis.
Prisons and Jails Should be Prioritized for the Coronavirus Vaccine
Under international law, vaccinating prison populations against COVID-19 is an obligation that falls to the government—and because they are particularly at risk, incarcerated persons should be among the first groups to be vaccinated.
Ongwen’s Guilty Verdict Must be Followed by Credible Reparations for Victims
Former child soldier and LRA commander Dominic Ongwen has been convicted of 61 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. It is the ICC's first conviction related to crimes in Uganda, and first verdict for forced marriage and forced pregnancy.
For Hope for Human Rights, Look to Implementation
How effectively can UN and regional human rights treaty bodies police governments who violate human rights law and enforce decisions? Progress over the past ten years signals hope for the future of international human rights.
An Ongoing Syrian War Crimes Trial Provides Important Lessons about Witness Protection
Can national justice systems in Europe ensure the safety of witnesses to grave international crimes? Lawmakers must urgently examine reforms to protect these individuals from harassment, intimidation, and safety and security risks.
COVID-19 Will Lead to Long-Term Housing Insecurity. Governments Must Step In.
Housing crises are ticking time bombs that are being fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. If ignored, they will have major social and political consequences worldwide.
Why the End of U.S. Sanctions on the International Criminal Court Matters to My Community
By rescinding the sanctions, President Biden is acting in line with the promises made during his election campaign to heal his own nation and its relationships with the world.
