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This article argues that a human rights-based approach (HRBA) provides a more ethical and effective framework to addressing human trafficking. It … Read more: A Human Rights-Based Approach To Addressing Human Trafficking – OpEdContinue Reading

Civil/“human” rights as codified should attend only those lawfully within the jurisdiction. Illegal immigrants would be sufficiently protected day … Read more: Times letters: Human rights convention and illegal migrationContinue Reading

As the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, prepares to visit Sri Lanka this month, the question is not what Tamil survivors will … Read more: UN Human Rights Commissioner visit to Sri Lanka: Empty diplomacy or breakthrough for survivors?Continue Reading

EU officials warn a new review may find Israel violating human rights obligations amid Gaza war, potentially leading to downgraded trade ties and … Read more: European Council president signals possible EU action against Israel over Gaza – YnetnewsContinue Reading

“As Britain's equality regulator, the Equality and Human Rights Commission upholds and enforces the Equality Act 2010 to ensure everyone is treated … Read more: Trans people 'lied to over their rights to enter female-only spaces' – The TelegraphContinue Reading

… Human Rights (ECHR), restrict the ability of the UK parliament to implement immigration policies and deliver secure national borders. In her … Read more: UK Leader of Opposition Speaks on International Law at RUSIContinue Reading

Do you think Britain should remain a member of the European Convention on Human Rights or should we withdraw from it? Conducted 6 June 2025. Read more: Do you think Britain should remain a member of the European Convention on Human Rights …Continue Reading

Convention on Human Rights must be reformed, external in the face a growing political backlash against migration. The paper says the comment is an … Read more: Newspaper headlines: 'Reform civil war' and 'arise Sir Becks' – BBC NewsContinue Reading

It comes as the Conservative Party leader launched a review into whether the UK should leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Read more: Kemi Badenoch: ECHR has become 'sword used to attack democratic decisions' – Sky NewsContinue Reading

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 83 other human rights groups to call for action to stop the execution of Afghan (…) Read more: Call to action against execution of Afghan nationals in Iran – FIDHContinue Reading

If you think Keir Starmer is rattled by Reform's awkward-squad views on human rights, spare a thought for Kemi Badenoch. In a speech today … Read more: Kemi Badenoch is walking into her own ECHR trap | The SpectatorContinue Reading

The UN's human rights chief has demanded the US government withdraw sanctions it imposed on four judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read more: UN human rights chief calls for US to withdraw sanctions on ICC judges – BBCContinue Reading

Lana Estemirova promised to tell story of her mother, a renowned human rights activist. This month it is published. Read more: 'She lived without fear': daughter of Chechen activist publishes book she vowed to pen after …Continue Reading

As part of the Leiden – Edinburgh Global Law Summer Course, The Hague Global Futures Hub will host a series of roundtable discussions focused on … Read more: The Future of Human Rights – Leiden UniversityContinue Reading