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Analysing how LGBTQ+ rights are protected under EU legislation and case law
The Amsterdam Treaty – Introduction of LGBTQ+ rights to EU law One of the first major steps the European Union took towards recognising...

Xiong Shiyu (Dawn)
Mar 304 min read
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Transgender Rights Under the Second Trump Administration
Introduction ‘It will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there will only be two genders: male and...

Jingyi (Sally) Song
Mar 302 min read
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The Vagrancy Act 1824 and the Ongoing Human Rights-Housing Discourse
Vagrancy: The state of living without a settled home or regular work, living by asking for money or food. Repeal: Revoke/annul (a law)....

Tochi Chisom-Nwosu
Mar 304 min read
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Why the Vatican investigation on the Orlandi case lacks legal standing
The Vatican Girl A worldwide famous crime story, potential allegations against the Catholic Church and a still unsolved mystery. How...

Gaetano Gorgone
Mar 304 min read
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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Mere Pause or Lasting Peace?
After 15 months of war, the Israeli cabinet and Hamas approved a ceasefire that is set to finally bring an end to the conflict. It has...

Ashok Abeysinghege
Jan 223 min read
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The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Human Rights in Hong Kong
In recent years, Hong Kong’s human rights situation has prompted increasing attention and action from the international community to...

Sophie Lee
Jan 143 min read
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New Horizons in Warfare: Evolving Technologies and the Challenges to International Humanitarian Law
The rapid advancement of military technologies—from armed drones and electronic warfare systems to autonomous weapons and human...

Dimitra Papantoniou
Jan 143 min read
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Mozambique Riots
Mozambique is in turmoil following its 9 October 2024 general elections, which have plunged the nation into its worst political and...

Simran Patel
Jan 133 min read
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An Overview of LGBTQ Rights in Asia
Introduction: Since 2020, Asia has made significant steps towards LGBTQ+ equality as a continent. The jurisdictions of Taiwan , Thailand...

Yoyo Chan
Jan 134 min read
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From Declaration to Action: How the UN Upholds Human Rights on the Global Stage
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly drafted the Universal Declaration of Human...

Casey Dumlao
Jan 133 min read
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Starmer, Netanyahu and the rule of (international) law
The Israel-Hamas war and brutality in Gaza have shaken the world. Whilst the illegality of Hamas’ actions on 7 October 2023 has been...

Ashok Abeysinghege
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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Evolving Accountability in Armed Conflict: Legal Innovations and Reparations in a Changing Landscape
A Shifting Paradigm in Conflict Accountability The primary aim of the UN Charter to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war”...

Dimitra Papantoniou
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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Evolving Accountability in Armed Conflict: A Jordanian Perspective
Legal Innovation Jordan has actively aligned its national laws with international standards to ensure accountability in armed conflict....

Ayah Sno
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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