Human Rights

German Court Exercises Universal Jurisdiction for Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes in Syria

Author: 
Alaa Hajyahia

On June 16, 2025, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Frankfurt/Main

Taliban Weaponize Afghanistan’s Justice System Against Women, UN Finds

Author: 
Alaa Hajyahia

On June 16, 2025, Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan,

Canada Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Climate Case

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On May 1, 2025, the Canadian Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Government of Ontario in a youth-driven climate case in which seven youth plaintiffs brought a constitutional challenge to the G

ECtHR Upholds Data Sharing Between Authorities

Author: 
Özge Karsu

On April 1, 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled that the Netherlands’ Consumer and Market A

South Korean Truth and Reconciliation Commission Finds Human Rights Violations in Overseas Adoptions

Author: 
Özge Karsu

On March 26, 2025, the South Korean Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) concluded