Will a landmark ruling from the ICC finally get justice for Palestinians?
By Shawan Jabarin Israel may finally be investigated for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. In a landmark ruling on Friday 5 February, the International Criminal Court (ICC) recognised its...
Do climate refugees need special protection? 🔊
Last week, the man who would have become the first official climate change refugee, Ioane Teitiota, lost his case to avoid deportation at the United Nations Human Rights Committee. Teitiota claimed refugee status saying climate change had affected his right to life...
Was the killing of Qasem Soleimani legal under international law? 🔊
On January 3, the United States used a drone to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. The Iranian’s retaliated with missile strikes against US military assets in Iraq. Under what legal authority did the US kill Soleimani? Are targeted assassinations legal under...
Is an international anti-corruption court a dream or a distraction?
By Matthew Stephenson Since 2014, US Judge Mark Wolf has been vigorously advocating the creation of an International Anti-Corruption Court (IACC), modeled on the International Criminal Court (ICC), to combat grand corruption around the world. Some, including writers...
Can international finance help protect human rights? 🔊
Can international finance systems be harnessed to protect human rights? While historically, financiers have funded some of the worst human rights abuses, finances also enabled great human leaps. David Kinley argues that it is time to alter the financial system for the...
How has the Declaration of Human Rights changed the world?
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights. How has it changed the world as we know it? In 1948 the Declaration was signed to prevent the horrors of WWII from re-occurring. It set up  human rights standards for all and is the world’s...
What impact is the private military industry having on war? 🔊
Over the past decades, privatised military contracts have grown to unprecedented levels, a change that has challenged the standing ethical doctrine known as ‘Just War’ theory. How is the privatisation of military activities compromising international...Subscribe by Email
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