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Carter's life reflected a deep commitment to equality, justice, peace, and human rights. His vision of fair global relations remains vital today. Read more: Jimmy Carter's Enduring Legacy On Human Rights – ForbesContinue Reading

Poland used to be one of the world's most ethnically homogenous countries. That's no longer the case. Read more: Poland's changing population mix turns political – POLITICO.euContinue Reading

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD” or the “Directive”) came into force in July 2024, with its provisions first applying … Read more: CSDDD for Asset Managers | 01 | 2025 | Publications – Debevoise & Plimpton LLPContinue Reading

s 2025 begins, Southeast Asia finds itself at a pivotal moment. The region's trajectory reflects a delicate balance between entrenched challenges … Read more: Southeast Asia's human rights and democracy: A reflection – Academia – The Jakarta PostContinue Reading

Fifty years ago, a young Irish missionary in the Philippines founded an organization that defended the rights of abused and trafficked children. Read more: Philippines: Redemption City | ICN – Independent Catholic NewsContinue Reading

In Director of Public Prosecutions v Smith [2024] HCA 32 (11 September 2024) the High Court overturned a decision made by the Court of Appeal of … Read more: The right to a fair and public trial: considering a private meeting between a judge …Continue Reading

"The reality is, the Chinese are not trading with us because they're being generous. They're trading with us because they need the trade too. Read more: China doesn't have power to force UK into trade deals | Tom Tugendhat – YouTubeContinue Reading

More Vietnamese attempted small-boat crossings in early 2024 than any other nationality – what makes them risk this dangerous journey? Read more: Channel migrants: The real reason so many are fleeing Vietnam – BBCContinue Reading

Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported that Russians primarily use guided aerial bombs, FPV drones, and other unmanned aerial vehicles. During … Read more: Russian strikes in Sumy Oblast surge fourfold in early 2025 – ZMINAContinue Reading

The Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), in December, approved the establishment of the establishment of a Special Tribunal for … Read more: ECOWAS Special Court To Try Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, Associates For …Continue Reading

… human rights violations. “We welcome this decision by the minister because it will help put an end to urban crime. From 8 p.m. onwards, you can't … Read more: Congo executes 102 'urban bandits' with 70 more set to be killed, officials say – ABC NewsContinue Reading

Even in Mariupol where Moscow waged a major propaganda drive about its supposed 'reconstruction', the latter has primarily been for Russians who … Read more: Russia moves to cut already pitiful level of compensation for the homes it destroyed in MariupolContinue Reading

Rif Dimashq province: Intense explosions were heard around the capital, Damascus, believed to be an Israeli airstrike, causing panic among … Read more: Believed to Israeli airstrikes | Violent explosions hit ammunition warehouse at air defence …Continue Reading

Rif Dimashq province: The Military Operations Administration launched a large-scale arrest campaign targeting several former members of the former … Read more: Members of Military Operations Administration arrest members of former regime in western …Continue Reading