The Gulf’s gender anxiety
As women in the Gulf become more visible, both socially and politically, and as migrants bring with them different ways of living, the region’s governments are stepping up their gender policing. To allay fears amo…Continue Reading
UK: Landmark Ruling in Iraq Case
A European Court of Human Rights ruling on July 7, 2011, in a case involving the killings of Iraqi civilians by UK soldiers, is a landmark judgment in the universal application of human rights.
UK: Landmark Ruling in Iraq Case
A European Court of Human Rights ruling on July 7, 2011, in a case involving the killings of Iraqi civilians by UK soldiers, is a landmark judgment in the universal application of human rights.
Human rights ruling on Iraq troops
British troops accused of the unlawful killing and ill-treatment of civilians while at war in Iraq were governed by Europe’s human rights convention at the time, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.Continue Reading
Uganda: Q&A on the trial of Thomas Kwoyelo
1. Who is Thomas Kwoyelo?
2. What are the charges Kwoyelo faces?
3. What is the International Crimes Division?
4. What other cases are currently before the International Crimes Division?
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Bangladesh: Protect Women Against ‘Fatwa’ Violence
The Bangladesh government should take urgent measures to make sure that religious fatwas and traditional dispute resolution methods do not result in extrajudicial punishments, Human Rights Watch said today. The g…Continue Reading
Bangladesh: Protect Women Against ‘Fatwa’ Violence
The Bangladesh government should take urgent measures to make sure that religious fatwas and traditional dispute resolution methods do not result in extrajudicial punishments, Human Rights Watch said today. The g…Continue Reading
South Sudan: UN Cost-Cutting Threatens Peacekeeping Mission
(New York) – The United Nations should ensure that peacekeepers have a strong mandate to protect civilians and should increase the number of troops deployed to South Sudan after the country becomes independent on July 9, 2011, a global coalition of eig…Continue Reading
Mexico: Ruling Affirms Obligation for Military Justice Reform
A ruling on July 6, 2011, by Mexico’s Supreme Court should bring reform of Mexico’s flawed military justice system and accountability for soldiers accused of human rights violations closer. The court ruled tha…Continue Reading
Lebanon: Enact Family Violence Bill to Protect Women
Lebanon’s parliament should adopt a draft law that would specifically criminalize violence against women, Human Rights Watch said today. The bill, which would criminalize physical, mental, and sexual abuse, mari…Continue Reading
Lebanon: Enact Family Violence Bill to Protect Women
Lebanon’s parliament should adopt a draft law that would specifically criminalize violence against women, Human Rights Watch said today. The bill, which would criminalize physical, mental, and sexual abuse, mari…Continue Reading
Syrian Crackdown in Hama, Homs, Focus of Diplomatic Efforts
Western governments and human rights organizations are condemning the ongoing attacks against Syrian citizens by the armed forces of President Bashar al-Assad. Tuesday, security forces entered Hama, where thousands of Syrians were killed in 1982 during…Continue Reading
Greece: Inquiry on Police Abuse a Positive Step
The Athens public prosecutor’s decision to investigate allegations of excessive use of force by the police during recent public protests in Athens is a positive step.
(London) – The Athens pub…Continue Reading
Syria troops kill more than 20 in flashpoint Hama
Syrian troops killed more than 20 people in an assault on the flashpoint central city of Hama that prompted US calls for an immediate pullback, human rights activists said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Russia’s Medvedev sides with human rights activists on Sergei Magnitsky killing
It’s almost unheard of for a Russian leader to side with human rights activists against his top officials.Continue Reading