International Human Rights Law

Ricardo Lagunes Gasca disappeared one year ago this month. The human rights movement must work harder to protect its front line defenders.

A court decision confirmed the conviction of ex-President and previous junta leader Desi Bouterse for the 1982 murders of 15 political prisoners.

In addition to reversing the previous ruling party's damage, changes should reinforce the longevity of vital institutions going forward.

Myanmar's resistance must find ways to provide justice for those harmed and guarantee due process for those suspected of violations.

In the draft crimes against humanity treaty, States have a historic opportunity to strengthen protections for reproductive autonomy within the framework of international law.

While the Draft Articles include a provision for enslavement, the slave trade and enslavement are distinct international crimes that should be enumerated as crimes against humanity.

Civil society is calling on States to apply a gender-competent, survivor-centric, and intersectional lens to a new convention on crimes against humanity.

An update on the U.N. General Assembly's Sixth Committee session in October, and what to expect for a proposed crimes against humanity treaty.

ICCPR review raises concerns about US program of lethal strikes outside of recognized war zones, in violation of international human rights law obligations.

By our count, the Human Rights Committee asked over 20 questions related to U.S. torture and/or the Guantanamo detention facility during the United States' ICCPR periodic review.…

With the "Pinochet Precedent," the principle of universal jurisdiction can provide justice for victims of other dictatorial regimes.

As the case moves to the next stage, their voices must be central in the case that Canada and the Netherlands have put before the Court.