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Haiti and International Neglect: The Legal Vacuum in a Collapsing State

As Haiti faces the collapse of its government, rising gang violence and humanitarian catastrophe, the international community continues to observe in relative silence. This article explores why Haiti, the first Black republic and a state in deep crisis, remains excluded from the legal and institutional mechanisms that the world has activated elsewhere. At the heart of this silence lies a troubling question: when it comes to international justice, whose lives are protected by the law?

Illicit Economic Powerhouse: How Huione Group Facilitated Human Rights Abuses in Cambodia

In 2025, Huione Group attracted international attention as its subsidiaries enabled money laundering for transnational organised crime to flourish. As illicit businesses can be a persistent threat to human rights, this article will underline how Huione Group’s subsidiaries operated and the key challenges arising from these entities.

EU accused of financing marginalisation: New FURI report reveals the misuse of millions of euros

Georgian Minority in Russian Occupied Abkhazia – Overlooked Oppression in Europe

Georgian minority in Russian-occupied region, Abkhazia, experiences one of Europe’s most overlooked humanitarian crises. Legal uncertainties, the threat of cultural erasure and daily fear accompany the lives of Georgians who only wanted to return home but found themselves caught between the legacy of war, the reality of occupation, and the failure of international mechanisms to protect their basic rights.

The Climate Change Impact on the Indigenous People of North Europe, Sámi

Systematic attacks against women and girls in Sudan

Beyond 1971: The Transformation of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal

Once focused solely on prosecuting atrocities from Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) now finds itself at the centre of a legal and political transformation. Triggered by mass protests and government repression in mid-2024, sweeping amendments to its founding law have dramatically expanded the tribunal’s mandate. As it begins prosecuting recent acts of political violence, the ICT-BD raises critical questions about justice, legitimacy, and the future of the rule of law in Bangladesh.

Deforestation and Environmental Degradation: The Struggles of Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia

Concerns over deforestation, mining, and environmental degradation have caused significant harm to the Indigenous Peoples in Malaysia who depend on these lands for their survival. As the mining and logging industries expand, these communities continue to face human rights violations.

Entrenched Violence: Brutality and Violence by Security Forces in Fiji

In Fiji, the use of excessive force continues to pose a serious threat to human rights. Despite widespread alarm and condemnation, such brutality remains pervasive, deeply entrenched in structural and legal weaknesses, as well as a prevailing culture of impunity and violence. Although several measures have been implemented to tackle this issue, a more comprehensive and sustained approach is essential to achieve lasting change.

Universal jurisdiction and the persecution of Uyghurs: A legal path to accountability

No Way Out: Thailand, Uyghur Deportations, and the Architecture of Impunity

Thailand’s deportation of Uyghur Muslims was not a policy failure – it was policy in action. It reflected an institutional design built not to prevent abuses but to deflect outrage while advancing China’s interests without consequence.

The Struggle for Religious Freedom of the Muslim Community in Georgia

Where We Stand: LGBTQIA+ Rights in Singapore

LGBTQIA+ rights in Singapore remain a pressing issue. While recent legal reforms mark progress, widespread prejudice against the community persists.

Mother Earth as a Legal Person: Indigenous Rights and the Rights of Nature in New Zealand’s Legal Revolution

New Zealand has made history by giving legal rights to nature. Following Māori beliefs, laws now treat rivers and mountains as living entities with their own legal standing, which shows a radical shift in environmental protection.

The Implementation of AI Systems in Indonesia: Law Enforcement, Employment, and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Rooted in Tradition, Yet Shaped by Modernity: Sorcery Accusation-Related Violence in Papua New Guinea

From Defence to Prosecution: The Controversial Appointment of Tajul Islam at the ICT-BD

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: Transphobia in the Spotlight in Europe

As the world commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), it is key to reflect on the fact that across Europe, transgender individuals face different realities shaped by law, culture, and politics. While some countries advance the rights and recognition of a transgender person, others escalate repression and hate.