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Legal Gender Transition: A Positive Step By The Swiss Government

February 19, 2022 Mili Gupta

Switzerland has traditionally trailed behind the rest of Western Europe in terms of LBGT+ liberties, but is now on the frontline of the European gender self-identification revolution.

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In Legal Updates, Equality Tags Switzerland, Europe, intersex rights, gender recognition, self-determination, gender identity, transgender rights

Limiting The Right To Religious Freedom: European Court Allows Ban On Religious Clothing

September 26, 2021 Lawrence Rickard

Europe’s highest court holds that a ban on wearing the hijab in the workplace may be justified to present a “neutral image”.

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In Legal Updates, International Law and Justice, Equality, Democracy Tags Burqa Ban, religion, religious freedom, islamophobia, CJEU, European Union, hijab ban, Denmark, Switzerland

Burqa Bans And Religious Repression Across The World

May 14, 2021 Leah Coglan

Often it is non-Muslim government officials, in countries in which Muslims are a minority, dictating to Muslim women how to dress appropriately under a guise of freedom and dignity.

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In Community Contributions, International Law and Justice, Equality Tags Burqa Ban, France, Switzerland, persecution, religion

Is Switzerland’s “Burqa Ban” A Result Of Female Emancipation Or Growing Xenophobia?

March 17, 2021 Beatrice Fyles

Switzerland approves the so-called “burqa ban” after official reports reveal the referendum had gained the support of 51.21% of voters.

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In Current Affairs, Democracy, Equality Tags Burqa Ban, Switzerland, islamophobia, xenophobia

Switzerland commences trial for historic war crimes in Liberia

February 5, 2021 Natalya McPartland

Former Liberian rebel leader Alieu Koshiah is on trial for war crimes committed under his command of an armed faction of the ULIMO.

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In Current Affairs, International Law and Justice Tags Liberia, Civil War, Switzerland, pandemic, coronavirus, COVID-19, Human Rights Watch, international law, conflict, United Nations, ICC
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The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
Jan 11, 2023
The Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Recognise The Victim Status Of “Invisible Children”
Jan 11, 2023

Bosnia’s “invisible children” born as a consequence of sexual violence during the Yugoslav War have finally received legal recognition as civil victims of war.

Jan 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
Jan 11, 2023
How University Students Are Suffering From The International Struggle Between The US And China
Jan 11, 2023

Tension between China and the US has impacted on students who wish to study in American institutions, who now face suspicion and barriers to immigration. 

Jan 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Jan 11, 2023
Alarming Conviction Of Minors Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law
Jan 11, 2023

Hong Kong’s National Security Law puts democratic activists behind bars, these extensive powers to prosecute, detain, and imprison puts minors in danger.

Jan 11, 2023
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Several Arab countries have witnessed major upheaval leading to protests against authoritarian regimes, known worldwide as the revolutions of the Arab Spring.

Jan 11, 2023
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
Dec 18, 2022
CJEU Rules Lithuanian Asylum Laws To Be Unlawful
Dec 18, 2022

Belarus’ use of migrants as a political weapon against the EU has led to a swathe of anti-migrant laws in Lithuania. As EU courts condemn the legislation, the bloc is itself coming to blows with Lithuania.

Dec 18, 2022

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