Human Rights

Jordan's Cybercrimes Law: A Threat to Freedom of Expression and Activism
Civil Law Jordan's Cybercrimes Law: A Threat to Freedom of Expression and Activism

In August 2023, Jordan enacted a new Cybercrimes Law that had a profound impact on the freedom of expression within the country. The new amendments to the original 2015 Cybercrimes Law have significantly broadened the scope of offenses and endowed public prosecutors with the authority to take legal

Is the Trump Administration Misusing Title IX to Restrict Transgender Rights?
International & Trade Law Is the Trump Administration Misusing Title IX to Restrict Transgender Rights?

The Trump administration's approach to civil rights enforcement has sparked significant controversy, particularly regarding its impact on transgender rights. By repurposing Title IX, a federal law designed to prevent sex-based discrimination in education, the administration has targeted transgender

Pakistan's New Cybercrime Law Sparks Media Outcry Over Free Speech
Tech & Intellectual Property Pakistan's New Cybercrime Law Sparks Media Outcry Over Free Speech

The recent amendments to Pakistan's cybercrime law have ignited a firestorm of controversy among journalists and media professionals. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act of 2025 was passed with unprecedented speed, bypassing thorough debate in both houses of parliament. President

Should the EU Ban Trade With Israel’s Illegal Settlements?
International & Trade Law Should the EU Ban Trade With Israel’s Illegal Settlements?

A collective call to action is being made by various human rights organizations, trade unions, and civil society groups advocating for the European Commission to enforce a ban on all trade and business dealings between the European Union (EU) and Israel’s illegal settlements in the Occupied

Leveraging Legal Determinants to Improve Arctic Indigenous Health
Regulatory & Administrative Law Leveraging Legal Determinants to Improve Arctic Indigenous Health

The health and well-being of Arctic Indigenous peoples are under significant threat due to the rapidly changing environment caused by climate change. These communities, including the Inuit, Athabaskan, Gwich’in, and Sami peoples, face unique challenges that require a multi-faceted approach to

Is Pakistan's New Cybercrimes Law a Threat to Free Expression?
Tech & Intellectual Property Is Pakistan's New Cybercrimes Law a Threat to Free Expression?

The recent amendment to Pakistan's cybercrimes act, officially known as the Pakistan Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, has sparked significant controversy and concern among various sectors, both domestically and internationally. Passed on January 29, 2025, the law introduces strict

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