Between Law and Reality: Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict
Introduction Sexual violence remains prevalent in both peace and conflict. In fact, sexual violence is rarely a crime of passion, […]
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Introduction On 1st October 2022, at least 125 people, including 33 children, lost their lives and more than 300 were
Papua New Guinea: UN Welcomes Parliament’s Decision to Repeal Capital Punishment
Introduction In 2017, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres famously said “the death penalty has no place in the 21st
An Uphill Journey: Abolishing Singapore’s Death Penalty
Introduction On October 7th, 2022, an unnamed 55-year-old man was executed in Singapore, bringing the number of people sentenced to
The Indonesian “Omnibus” Law and its repercussions on Labour and Indigenous Rights
Introduction The “Omnibus” Bill, passed on October 5, 2020 by Indonesia’s government, has caused an uproar throughout the country since
Cambodia’s ruling party cracks down on opposition amid July Elections
Introduction Amid the upcoming elections in July 2023, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) under Prime Minister Hun Sen has
Censorship and Media Freedom in Cambodia
Introduction Cambodia’s independent media outlets are under threat. Last February, the Cambodian government closed down one of the last remaining
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Montana Court’s Historic Decision Recognizing State’s Responsibility to Protect Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment.
Introduction On August 14, 2023, a judge in Montana District Court pronounced a landmark decision affirming the constitutional right to
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights: A (Heterosexual Cis-)Woman’s Burden?
Introduction According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR), “sexual and reproductive health are