News in “Human Rights & International Justice”
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February 9, 2010 -
From the field
Medvedev Orders Deep Police Reforms
Claiming abuses by police officers had "eroded" their authority, Russian President Medvedev pledged to take a personal role in reforming the country's police force. Read More
January 28, 2010 -
From the field
European Court Holds Russia, Cyprus Accountable for Trafficking
The European Court of Human Rights found that Cyprus and Russia violated the rights of a 20-year-old Russian woman by failing to protect her from trafficking. Read More
January 20, 2010 -
Publication
Helping Local Broadcasters Get Back on the Air in Haiti
In the wake of the earthquake, Internews has been helping Haitian media by providing technical equipment to help communicate critical information, such as where to go for food, water, and shelter. Designed to help provide trusted ... Read More
January 15, 2010 -
From the field
Russia Ends Opposition to Rights Court
Russia reversed its opposition to reforms in the European Court of Human Rights. The Duma passed legislation that clears the way for the Court to handle a large backlog of complaints, one-third of which were filed ... Read More
December 25, 2009 -
From the field
Resolutions Advance Discussion of Women’s Rights under Sharia’h Law in Nigeria
Based on a study by the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), a MacArthur grantee, several government and Muslim leaders in northwestern Nigeria have agreed to principles that could advance discussions about women’s ... Read More
October 15, 2009 -
In the Media
International Criminal Court Issues Warrant for Sudan’s President Over Darfur War Crimes
September 9, 2009 -
Speech
Remarks by Barry Lowenkron, Consultative Conference on International Criminal Justice
Vice President of International Programs Barry Lowenkron notes how the growth of regional human rights courts and commissions in Europe, the Americas, and Africa reflect a trend towards international human rights accountability, but says more action ... Read More
August 28, 2009 -
From the field
Nigeria Delivers Human Rights Plan to the UN
The Federal Government of Nigeria recently provided its National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights to the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva. The Plan is an audit of the human ... Read More
August 21, 2009 -
In the Media
AAAS Satellite Image Analysis Points to New Graves, Shelling, and Human Displacement in Sri Lanka
August 21, 2009 -
In the Media
"AAAS Satellite Image Analysis Points to New Graves, Shelling, and Human Displacement in Sri Lanka"
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