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The humanitarian situation in Gaza has sharpened third states’ obligation to use their leverage now to reverse the trajectory, writes Dannenbaum.

The Advisory Opinion marks an important development in international law. It is therefore disappointing that this development occurs ex cathedra and in a manner that reveals so…

A new protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights obligates governments to ensure the fundamental rights of older people.

The current round of retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran casts light on Israel's and Iran’s opposing political strategies, which also have significant legal implications…

As formal debates on a proposed crimes against humanity treaty have continued, we have seen in every corner of the globe why this treaty is so desperately needed, not only to prevent…

Following his recommendation would secure the grip of ethnonationalists and those responsible for the “fragile” conditions he laments.

The Summit did not reinvigorate multilateralism. Multilateralism survived, yes, but did not exactly get a new lease on life.

Will the General Assembly elect Thailand to a seat on the Human Rights Council despite the country's cascading decline in human rights protections and democratic freedoms?

Leaving "gender" undefined may represent a groundbreaking opportunity to recognize gender-competent and intersectional feminist practice in international criminal law.

More than 130 world leaders just completed a week of meetings in New York for the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly. This high-level week, as it’s called,…

How the recent summit could spur long-overdue structural changes necessary for more inclusive, networked, and effective global governance.

Leaders emphasized the importance of global AI governance at this year's U.N. General Assembly high-level week.