Human Rights

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International Law in Brief

Human Rights Council Holds Special Session on Iraq and Passes Resolution Requesting a Mission to Iraq (September 1, 2014)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On September 1, 2014, the UN Human Rights Council (the Council) held a “Special Se

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International Law in Brief

IACHR Congratulates Mexican Supreme Court for Adoption of Protocol Involving Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (August 29, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On August 29, 2014, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights congratulated the Mexican Supreme Court for the adoption of a

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International Law in Brief

IACHR Publishes Report on the Human Rights of Migrants and Others in Mexico (August 18, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On August 18, 2014, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights published a report titl

Cyprus v. Turkey: Just Satisfaction and Acts of Aggression

On 12 May 2014, The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR or Grand Chamber) published its judgment in the just satisfaction phase of Cyprus v. Turkey.[1] Just satisfaction (Article 41) refers to monetary damages awarded as a result of violations of the European Convention on Human Rights.

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Topic 1
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18
Issue: 
18
Author: 
Anthony Lott
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Human Rights
International Courts and Tribunals
Territorial Disputes
Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law
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International Law in Brief

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution Approving Sanctions Against Militants in Iraq and Syria (August 15, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On August 15, 2014, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2170, “[e]xpressing its gravest concern that terr

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International Law in Brief

UN Launches Youth Mental Health Report Coinciding with International Youth Day (August 12, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On August 12, 2014, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs launched its publication, “