The debate over Iraq’s proposed amendment to the Personal Status Law has sparked intense public outrage and widespread condemnation. This proposed change, if enacted, could legalize child marriage for girls as young as nine, fundamentally altering the legal landscape related to women's rights i
Sandra Hill's ongoing legal battle concerning her 2020 conviction under the Information and Communications Technology Act for the harassment and cyberbullying of Matthew Leslie has taken on significant new dimensions, diving deeply into issues of freedom of speech and human rights. The Cayman
The significant constitutional reforms spearheaded by outgoing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador have caused considerable concern among international observers, notably within the U.S. and Canada. These changes, coupled with America's own ongoing legislative efforts around the e
The Nigerian government has firmly denied allegations of human rights abuses levied by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of the United Kingdom, specifically addressing claims involving NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero. These refutations emerged from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on
Michael O'Flaherty, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, has formally urged the Georgian Parliament to reconsider its stance on the controversial draft law "On Family Values and Protection of Minors." The draft law, which has already cleared its second reading,
Faculty of Advocates’ Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award 2024: Deadline Extended The Faculty of Advocates has announced an extension for the application deadline of its prestigious Scottish Bar International Human Rights Award 2024, allowing more time for prospective candidates to submit
