World Health Organization Declares Zika Virus International Public Health Emergency (February 1, 2016)
Author:
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock
On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the Zika virus and the recent surge of neurological disorders and birth defects thought to be caused by it constitute an inte
U.K. Announces Sanctions on Those Deemed Responsible for Litvinenko Murder (January 21, 2016)
Author:
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock
On January 21, 2016, the U.K. announced sanctions against two men thought to be the killers of Alexander Litvinenko, a former KGB officer and critic of the Russian government.
European Court of Human Rights Rules Greek Authorities’ Treatment of Criminal Complaint by Human Trafficking Victim was Incompatible with Convention (January 21, 2016)
Author:
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock
On January 21, 2016, the European Court of Human Rights (Court)
Implementation Day Announced for Iran Nuclear Sanctions (January 16, 2016)
Author:
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock
On January 16, 2016, the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Agency inspectors confirmed Iran’s compliance with all required preparatory steps under the Joint Comprehensive P
UN Announces Peru will Compensate Woman in Human Rights Abortion Case (January 18, 2016)
Author:
Catherina Valenzuela-Bock
On January 18, 2016, the United Nations human rights office announced that Peru agreed to compensate a woman whose human rights had been violated when she was denied an abortion.
