February 19, 2013 |
by Stacy Cammarano
An Italian court has set a standard for accountability for the abuses perpetrated by a global network of states that worked with the CIA to secretly detain and extraordinarily render terror suspects after September 11, 2001.
February 19, 2013 |
by Alpha Sesay
The opening of hearings in the International Criminal Court's case against Laurent Gbagbo, the former president of Ivory Coast, comes at a critical time for the tribunal.
February 18, 2013 |
by Chris Stone
Perhaps peace between Turkey and the PKK can resolve the paradox that compromises the country’s otherwise admirable justice sector reforms.
February 18, 2013 |
by Martin Demirovski
While the EU will raise awareness this year about the rights that come with EU citizenship, millions of European Roma do not enjoy the benefits of being treated as full EU citizens. MEPs can play a role here.
February 15, 2013 |
by Laura Guzman
Weekly news digest produced by the Information Program. This week’s top story announces the launch of an EU campaign that calls for enhancement and enforcement of privacy rights in the EU.
February 15, 2013 |
by David Scamell
Faced with inadequate access to medical care, trans communities across the world are forging new alliances and building innovative initiatives to promote trans health.
February 14, 2013 |
by Asad Khalid Baig
In one of the world’s most deadly countries for journalists, it’s not a lack of legal procedures but a lack of political will that is hindering the investigation and prosecution of threats to reporters.
February 13, 2013 |
by Ben Batros
Two recent cases against Russia illustrate the way the European Court of Human Rights assesses claims that an applicant cannot be extradited to a third country because they would be at risk of torture.
February 13, 2013 |
by Zaza Namoradze, Roman Romanov
Ukraine has launched its first comprehensive national legal aid system, providing free legal advice to anyone who cannot afford to pay for a laywer.
February 13, 2013 |
by Mary Joyce
Social media changes participation in movements, allowing citizens to adapt, inform, or create messages for change. How might public health groups harness such an organic model in their work?
