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UN Security Council Passes Resolution on Children in Armed Conflict (July 9, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On July 9, 2018, the UN Security Council passed a resolution to strengthen protections for children in armed conflict.

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International Law in Brief

UN Releases Report on the Contribution of Parliaments to the Human Rights Council (June 13, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On June 13, 2018, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights released its report titled, “Contri

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International Law in Brief

U.S. Withdraws from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (May 8, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On May 8, 2018, U.S.

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European Court of Justice Rules U.K. Law Affecting Transgender Pension Applicant Discriminatory (June 26, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On June 26, 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union

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International Law in Brief

European Court of Justice Rules “Spouse” Applies to Same-Sex Couples for EU Residence Directive (June 5, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On June 5, 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled in

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International Law in Brief

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Announces U.S. Withdrawal from Human Rights Council (June 19, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On June 19, 2018, U.S.

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ICC Orders Interim Release for Jean-Pierre Bemba (June 12, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On June 12, 2018, Trial Chamber VII of the International Criminal Court (ICC) decided to order interim release un

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ICC Appeals Chamber Acquits Jean-Pierre Bemba (June 8, 2018)

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Caitlin Behles

On June 8, 2018, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber decided to acquit Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo f