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ECtHR Grand Chamber Ruling in Semenya v. Switzerland: Joint Statement of Third-Party Interveners
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UN Human Rights Council struggles to fulfil its mandate in the midst of global attacks on human rights, the rule of law and multilateralism
On Tuesday, 8 July 2025, the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) concluded its 59th session at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The world’s primary multilateral institution for the protection and promotion of human rights convened amidst the relentless build-up...
South Africa: ICJ urges high court to apply international law protecting migrants and refugees from discrimination and xenophobia in case involving vigilante attacks
In a high court case alleging State collusion with and indifference to vigilante attacks against migrants and refugees, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has called for the High Court to take account of South Africa’s legal obligation to protect the human...
Civil Society Statement Ahead of Cour de Cassation Hearing on Immunities for State Officials in the Case of Bashar al-Assad
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