Human Rights

Indonesia Enacts Law to Protect Environmental Activists from Retaliation
Regulatory & Administrative Law Indonesia Enacts Law to Protect Environmental Activists from Retaliation

Indonesia has taken a significant step towards protecting its environmental activists with the introduction of Regulation Number 10 by the Ministry of Environment. Enacted on September 10, 2024, this new regulation aims to provide legal protection and support to those who work tirelessly to

UN Cybercrime Convention: Balancing Global Security and Civil Liberties
Tech & Intellectual Property UN Cybercrime Convention: Balancing Global Security and Civil Liberties

The United Nations Cybercrime Convention represents a pivotal step in combating the soaring menace of cybercrime on a global scale. This legally binding treaty, aimed at fostering international cooperation, carries both the promise of enhanced security and the peril of curtailing civil liberties.

Global Call to Protect Immigration Lawyers Amid Rising Threats
Civil Law Global Call to Protect Immigration Lawyers Amid Rising Threats

The recent surge in threats and attacks on immigration lawyers has highlighted a pressing need for enhanced global support and protective measures for these essential legal professionals. With mounting hostile rhetoric and the critical role immigration lawyers play in defending human rights,

Human Rights Commissioner Urges Georgia to Reject Anti-LGBT Law
International & Trade Law Human Rights Commissioner Urges Georgia to Reject Anti-LGBT Law

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, has sparked

Can Kenya Overcome Rising Suicides with Mental Health Reforms?
Regulatory & Administrative Law Can Kenya Overcome Rising Suicides with Mental Health Reforms?

Kenya is currently facing a troubling increase in suicide rates, which has sparked a vital conversation about the nation's mental health landscape and the need for legal and societal reforms. Over the past four years, a staggering 1,576 suicide deaths have been reported, a grim statistic

Faculty of Advocates Extends Deadline for 2024 Human Rights Award Applications
International & Trade Law Faculty of Advocates Extends Deadline for 2024 Human Rights Award Applications

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

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