Research Team

The decision by French judicial authorities to open a formal inquiry into Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi is being framed publicly as a breakthrough for accountability and press freedom. Yet behind the legal language surrounding the Khashoggi crimes-against-humanity probe, another question is quietly emerging in diplomatic circles: who […]

The announcement by Israel that it will be taking The New York Times to court is no longer a simple matter of press versus country. The debate has expanded into one concerning whether accusations of sexual abuse and torture of Palestinians at the hands of Israel in its prisons are being uncovered, covered up, or […]

In a landmark move that reshapes the legal and political landscape of migration across the continent, the 46 member states of the Council of Europe adopted the Chisinau Declaration on May 15, 2026, fundamentally clarifying how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) applies to migrants. This declaration comes amid surging anti-migration sentiment and the […]

Following the reelection and inauguration of President Donald Trump in January 2025, the U.S. has made sweeping changes to its foreign aid structure. Executive Order No. 14169 was signed on January 20, 2025, which placed an immediate halt to all foreign aid programs, requiring a full review over a period of 90 days. The result […]

Nevada’s vast lithium deposits, touted as a cornerstone of America’s clean energy future, are igniting a fierce clash over Indigenous rights. The rapid expansion of mining operations, particularly at Thacker Pass, has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations accusing the US government of sidelining Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) standards.  This breach, detailed […]

In what may spark fresh controversy about ethics in academia, Cambridge University has entered into discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense despite the serious allegations of human rights violations in the country, which has drawn criticism for its poor track record on climate change issues. The project, spearheaded by Judge Business School, would involve […]

Mexico’s disappearance crisis has reached a disturbing new phase, with fresh reporting and human rights warnings pointing not only to the scale of the tragedy but also to the possibility that, in some regions, state actors are part of the machinery that allows it to continue. The latest findings describe an “alarming” rate of disappearances […]

The NBA, which has always been praised for its forthright advocacy of social justice and human rights, is now caught up in an increasingly serious ethical and reputation dilemma, which is its business relationship with Rwanda. The U.S. administration is currently attempting to punish the Rwandan military and its top officials due to their backing […]

The human rights situation in Türkiye is now characterized by an era of erosion that is not caused by any abrupt breach but rather through an ongoing intensification of pressure on dissent, the courts, and fundamental freedoms. The recent Amnesty International report, which focuses on the period between 2024 and 2025, reveals the extent to […]

Another controversy regarding deportation has emerged under the Trump administration’s immigration policies with the deportation efforts made by the US authorities for sending Wilfredo (“Wilo”) Gómez Bracho, an 10 year old Venezuelan boy, from Texas to Ecuador.  This deportation order made by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement is sparking debates among lawmakers and […]

Transnational Corporations and Human Rights in Global Supply Chains operate within an increasingly structured legal environment that blends international norms with domestic enforcement systems. The foundation of this governance architecture is rooted in the idea that corporate activity cannot be separated from its human rights impacts, regardless of geographic boundaries. Over time, voluntary principles have […]

The global human rights protection issue of climate change has ceased to be an issue of environmental policy and has become central to the international legal and governance discourse. The emergence of rising temperatures, severe weather conditions, and sea-level rise is no longer discussed as a specific ecological concern but as a direct challenge to […]

Human rights protections in armed conflict are anchored in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, which establish the legal separation between civilians and combatants. This distinction remains the cornerstone of international humanitarian law, requiring parties to avoid direct attacks on civilian populations and infrastructure not contributing to military objectives.  The principle is […]

Digital repression has evolved into a structural feature of modern governance systems where states and aligned non-state actors increasingly rely on data-driven tools to monitor, influence, and restrict online behaviour.  Unlike traditional censorship, which operated through visible legal restrictions or media control, contemporary digital repression operates through continuous surveillance ecosystems embedded in platforms, networks, and […]

Accountability for state sponsored surveillance in the digital age has become one of the defining governance challenges of the 21st century. Surveillance is no longer limited to targeted monitoring of suspects but now extends into large-scale digital ecosystems where communications, movements, and behavioral patterns can be continuously tracked. Governments increasingly rely on integrated systems combining […]