International Law
International Human Rights Law
264 Articles
As Women and Children Return to the West from Syrian Camps, Lessons From Sweden
In 57 countries, judicial systems will handle those suspected of crimes, but thousands of other individuals must be reintegrated into society.
Amid the Russia-Ukraine War, a Dutch Court Prepares to Rule on Four Suspects in the 2014 Downing of Flight MH17
All 298 people aboard were killed when the Malaysian airliner, flying from Amsterdam, was shot down over Russian-controlled territory.
Biden Administration Haiti Deportation Policy on Shaky Ground
"[T]he Biden administration should put a hold on removals for all Haitians facing extortion, suffering, and even death if returned to Haiti."
Turkey’s Erdoğan Deploys Sweden and Finland’s NATO Membership Bids to Further His Repression
Any accession deal must ensure the potential newest members don’t flout the rule of law that helps underpin the strength of the alliance.
Poland’s Judicial Reform Falls Short of EU Expectations, Complicating Cooperation Against Russia
Pres. Duda’s failure to reverse course on actions that increase tensions and decrease solidarity in Europe weakens their alliance with the US.
European Court Tackles the Thorny Issue of Family Repatriation From Northeast Syria
Despite its shortcomings, the ECHR decision on repatriation of alleged IS family members from Syria marks an important turning point.
Ensuring Access to Courts for Gun Victims: The Case for Repealing PLCAA
Victims of gun violence have the right to a remedy according to U.S. and international human rights law. Congress should repeal PLCAA in order to dismantle the inordinate legal…
The World Should Protect Afghan Refugees Fleeing the Taliban’s Oppression
The international community must urgently do more to help Afghan refugees.
Rebooting Bosnia’s Constitutional Reform Process
A recent election law debacle calls for a major rethink of Western policy in Bosnia, rooted in genuine democratic principles.
Afghan Women Entrepreneurs Battle to Retain Economic Freedom
The Taliban have made it much harder for Afghan women to operate in the workforce –but not impossible, yet.
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How Latin America Could Inspire and Inform the US Fight for Reproductive Justice
After the reversal of Roe, activists offer lessons from Latin America on building a grassroots reproductive rights movement.
Overlooking Injustice: A Troubling Formalistic Turn at the UN Human Rights Committee
The Committee has recently dismissed complaints for technical reasons and enforced time limits more strictly - calling into question its role as a last avenue for justice.