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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Publishes Report on Freedom of Expression and the Internet (June 27, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On June 27, 2014, the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights published a

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European Court of Human Rights and EU Fundamental Rights Agency Launch Updated Guide to European Law on Asylum, Borders and Immigration (June 25, 2014)

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Emily MacKenzie

On June 25, 2014, the European Court of Human Rights and European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights launched an update to its

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International Labour Organization Adopts Legally Binding Protocol to Eliminate Forced Labor (June, 11, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On June 11, 2014, the International Labour Organization adopted a legally binding P

The Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) in United Nations Peacekeeping: The Case of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Inspired by the successes of unmanned drone (unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs) surveillance of western countries, the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations towards the end of 2012 announced that it intended to actually begin using such technology in peacekeeping operations.[1] Subsequently, in January 2013, the UN announced that it would deploy UAVs for surveillance in the Kivu provinces (North and South) of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “to improve awareness and promote deterrence to those who move ar

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Topic 1
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18
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13
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Kasaija Phillip Apuuli
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Africa
Conflict Prevention and Mitigation / Post Conflict Reconstruction
Foreign Policy and International Law
Global
International Organizations
Terrorism
Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law
Western and Central Europe
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U.N. Security Council Considers Draft Resolution Authorizing Cross-Border Aid to Syria Without Government Approval (May 29, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On May 29, 2014, diplomats stated that the U.N. Security Council is considering a draft resolution that would provide immediate cross-border aid in Syria without government approval.

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U.N. Human Rights Experts Urge Governments to Adopt Legally Binding Treaty Against Forced Labor (May 23, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On May 23, 2014, independent United Nations human rights experts dealing with issues of slavery, migrants, and trafficking called on governments to adopt a legally binding treaty to address forced

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Vatican Appears Before U.N. Committee Against Torture (May 6, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On May 6, 2014, according to a news article, the Vatican appeared for the s

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Tunisia Withdraws Declaration and Reservations to Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (April 23, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On April 23, 2014, the U.N.

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IACHR Expresses Deep Concern over Migrant “Stash House” in the United States (April 11, 2014)

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Emily MacKenzie

On April 11, 2014, the Inter-American Commission on Human (IACHR) rights issued a press release stating that it is “dee

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U.N. Security Council Establishes New Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (April 10, 2014)

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Nicole R. Tuttle

On April 10, 2014, the U.N.