Human Rights

UN HRC Holds Elections, Creates Special Rapporteur on Russia

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On October 11, 2022, the United Nations Human Rights Council elected 14 member states to serve on the C

ACERWC Issues Decision on Tanzania's Policy of Expulsion of Pregnant Girls

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On September 15, 2022, the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC or the Committee)

Russia No Longer Party to ECHR

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

As of September 16, 2022, the Russian Federation is no longer a High Contracting Party to the European Convention on Human Rights.

UN: Access to Clean and Healthy Environment is Universal Human Right

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On Thursday, July 28, the U.N.

UK Sup Ct: No Diplomatic Immunity from Modern Slavery Suits

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 6, 2022, the UK Supreme Court ruled that diplomats cannot evade Modern Slavery Act allegatio

ECtHR Halts UK Deporations to Rwanda under New Agreement

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On June 13, the European Court of Human Rights granted an urgent interim measure that has halted deportatio