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Ethiopia’s Atrocity Victims Broaden UN Appeal After Human Rights Council’s Failure
It is crucial that UN member States take responsibility to address the situation in Ethiopia as the risk of genocide grows.
International Law was Key to Solving the Cold War’s Greatest Crisis. It Still Provides Lessons for Managing Crises Today.
The multilateral response to the Cuban Missile Crisis serves as a compelling example of international organizations acting as forums for negotiation and action, a role which remains…
Syrian Torture Victims Deserve a Hearing Before the ICJ
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.
States Have an Opportunity to Lead on a Torture-Free Trade Treaty
At the global level, no legally binding agreement governs the production of and trade in law enforcement equipment. A new report by the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Torture recommends…
Gender Equality at the 78th UN General Assembly: Progress Made and Challenges Ahead
The 78th UN General Assembly demonstrated challenges in finding global consensus on gender equality goals.
In the Case Against Syria, a New Tool for Enforcing Human Rights
One of the key dilemmas of international law has always been whether and how international law obligations can be enforced against States that refuse to comply. In the case against…
Поступки щодо територій, правопорядку та світового миру: доля міжнародного права спочиває на кордонах України
Будь-які форми територіальних поступок за нинішніх умов були б юридично недійсними та суперечили…
Compromises on Territory, Legal Order, and World Peace: The Fate of International Law Lies on Ukraine’s Borders
Any form of territorial concessions in the present environment would be legally void and contrary to duties imposed on states.
Energy Security at the UN High-Level Week: More Heat Than Light
From an energy perspective, UNGA78 highlighted the mismatches between the nature of shared problems and the institutions to address them.
The U.N. Human Rights Council and the ICC Can Do More for Afghanistan
The United Nations Human Rights Council should create an independent investigative mechanism for Afghanistan.
UN Human Rights Council Should Extend Investigation Commission on Ethiopia
Only a neutral body like the ICHREE can conduct a comprehensive investigation into the atrocities in Tigray and other conflicts in Ethiopia. Ending its mandate risks complicity…
True-Believers and Nay-Sayers: This Year’s UNGA Had Something for Everyone
The 78th U.N. General Assembly eased, rather than resolved, some of the host of tensions and challenges facing the United Nations.