Human Rights

Unlimited Presidential Reelection Breaches Convention Standards

Author: 
Olivia Beech

On August 13, 2021, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) issued a press release concerning

Sudan Joins UNCAT and ICPPED

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On August 10, 2021, the Government of Sudan deposited an instrument of ratification for the Conven

Polish Disciplinary Chamber Violates ECHR

Author: 
Olivia Beech

On June 22, 2021, a judgment was issued by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding the cas

African Court Issues Advisory Opinion on Elections during a Pandemic

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 16, 2021, the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights issued an

CJEU Permits States to Ban Headscarves in Workplace

Author: 
Olivia Beech

On July 15, 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)

Nicaragua Case Referred to Inter-American Court

Author: 
Olivia Beech

On June 2, 2021, the Intern-American Court of Human Rights was referred a case from the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights concerning Fabio Gadea Mantilla, a former candidate in the 2011 Nic

European Human Rights Court Orders Russia to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 13, 2021, a Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) unanimously found a violation of the Article 8 right to respect for private and family life by Russia and its refusal to pe