human rights
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Human rights law in turbulent times: what role for the local level?
This blog emphasises the potential of local governments to foster a human rights culture, highlighting the…
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Public International Law: Not Law? Not so International?
The international legal system as we know it is under increasing pressure. While change may be…
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If International Human Rights Law was repealed, what could replace it?
In this blog, Martin Scheinin explores, through a story, the tension between the many grounds that…
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International Law and Human Rights in Turbulent Times
This blog introduces the first symposium honouring Professor Elina Pirjatanniemi, on the theme of ‘International Law…
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Congratulations, Elina!
Today we celebrate Professor Elina Pirjatanniemi’s sixtieth birthday, recognising her significant contributions to various fields of…
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Book review: Children Protection and the European Court of Human Rights
The book “Children Protection and the European Court of Human Rights” examines the complexities surrounding children’s…
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Nicaragua: The Dictatorship the World Chose to Ignore
Nicaragua’s authoritarian regime, led by Ortega and Murillo, persists amid international indifference despite extensive human rights…
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Perpetual Repression: How Belarus Uses Forced Exile and Unresolved Criminal Status Against Former Political Prisoners
The article discusses how the release of political prisoners in Belarus, particularly after 2020, does not…
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The Committee on Enforced Disappearances’ Decision on Mexico: Unpacking the Committee’s Competence under Article 34 of the Convention
On 2 April 2026, the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances addressed Mexico’s situation concerning enforced disappearances,…
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M.A. and others v. France: Critical Criminological and Postcolonial Reflections
By Ira Salo and Yulia Dergacheva. In this post, we examine the latest European Court of…
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Will The Hague Really Look North? The ICC and EU Crimes Against Migrants
By Adrian Gjoshi. Europe and the International Criminal Court (ICC) stand at a pivotal moment. For…
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Third-Country National Victim’s Rights Should Not Be Separated From Considerations of Residence Situation
By Dionysia Kang. This piece examines Finland’s obligations towards third-country national victims of crimes, particularly in…