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Sexual Violence Beyond The Law: A Look Into Pakistan’s Motorway Incident

November 6, 2021 Yatana Yamahata and Noor Mandviwalla

The chilling incident and the circumstances surrounding it exhibit the need for wider legal and policy protections to combat violence against women in Pakistan.

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In Community Contributions, International Law and Justice Tags Pakistan, Asia, sexual abuse, sexual violence, women's rights, violence against women, media

European Court Of Human Rights Rejects Requests To Suspend Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccinations

November 4, 2021 Ruaridh Owens

The European Court of Human Rights has rejected claims against the implementation of Covid-19 vaccine mandates, and is likely to provide further guidance on the issue in the near future.

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In Legal Updates, International Law and Justice Tags COVID-19, vaccination, Vaccine, Vaccine Mandates, France, Greece, ECHR, Europe, right to a private life, The Czech Republic

Indonesian Army Eliminates “Virginity Test” Requirement For Female Candidates

November 4, 2021 Sarthak Gupta

The Indonesian army has eliminated its long-standing practice of performing virginity tests for female recruits.

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In Current Affairs, Equality Tags Indonesia, Asia, armed forces, Virginity, Sexuality, sexual assault, sexual harassment, WHO, ICCPR, CEDAW, women's rights

Ghana’s New Bill To Criminalise The Existence Of Queer Community

November 4, 2021 Sarthak Gupta

A proposed bill in Ghana seeks to criminalise Queer individuals.

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In Legal Updates, Equality Tags Ghana, Africa, queer rights, UDHR, African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, CEDAW, ICCPR, ICESCR, same-sex marriage, HIV

Women In A Taliban Ruled Afghanistan

November 4, 2021 Tate De Silva

Following the Taliban takeover, the situation for women in Afghanistan, societally, governmentally, and generally is uncertain.

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In Current Affairs, Peace and Security, Equality Tags Afghanistan, Afghanistan War, Taliban, women's rights, education, religion
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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
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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
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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
Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
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Arab-Spring’s Unparalleled Gender-Based Crimes: A People’s Court To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
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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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