The destruction of educational institutions in armed conflicts is a widespread practice. Following almost ten years of armed conflict in Yemen, heavy damage to their schools forced some students to create improvised classrooms in the middle of the road. This striking scene summarises the harsh reality of an entire generation of Yemeni children struggling to […]
Sometimes, even as events unfold, you can sense history weighting the present, writing events into our collective memory as deeply as chiselled stone. That was the momentous, breathless atmosphere that held sway as Judge Nawaf Salam, President of the International Court of Justice delivered the Court’s advisory opinion on the Legal Consequences Arising from the […]
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to halt its military operations in the southern Gazan city of Rafah for the third time on May 24th. The Court’s directive was clear: Israel was to stop any military actions potentially leading to the physical destruction of Palestinians and ensure unimpeded access for humanitarian aid as […]
The EU likes to present itself as a bastion of justice, committed to protecting the fundamental rights of all its citizens. Yet, accessing the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the EU’s high court, is far from easy for groups seeking justice. A key strategy through which civil society actors can plead […]
Ever wondered how technology is reshaping the fight for justice in conflict zones? Over the past decade, technological advancements have fundamentally transformed the ways in which human rights violations and international crimes are documented. As conflicts continue to expand geographically and accessing conflict areas becomes increasingly difficult, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) emerged as key actors in […]
Concern for Lilian Virginia Laparra Rivas’ persists as her trial was delayed despite international recognition that her detention violates human rights law. The treatment of the 44-year-old lawyer from Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, is a clear attack on a human rights defender and anti-corruption champion. Ms. Laparra led the Guatemala’s Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Impunity (FECI) branch […]
Ukraine’s recent mobilization law, is a bold move to fortify the nation’s military prowess amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. This legislation, signed into effect by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on the 16th of April 2024, introduces significant changes aimed at strengthening the armed forces and adapting to the evolving landscape of warfare. However, the law […]
Imagine a scenario where humanitarian aid collides head-on with military support in one of the world’s most contentious conflicts. That’s precisely what Nicaragua is claiming at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where it is accusing Germany of fuelling violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict. On Monday, the 8th of April 2024, Nicaragua brought a case […]
Will the Afghan victims’ suffering be acknowledged in the ICC’s courtrooms? The people of Afghanistan have endured decades of conflict and atrocities with little accountability. In light of the reluctance of both Afghanistan and the United States to conduct thorough investigations, many victims have turned to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a final recourse […]
Just Access calls on the UK Government to secure the future of criminal legal aid in England and Wales. Just Access joins the Law Society of England and Wales in calling on the Lord Chancellor, Alex Chalk, to implement the judgment of the England and Wales High Court of 31st January 2024, by: Implement, at […]
The problem of domestic violence is a global concern and a gross violation of human rights and freedoms. As this issue affects society as a whole, with a major impact on women and children, it is necessary for all nations to take steps to prevent family violence, prosecute perpetrators, and protect the victims. The Republic […]
On May 18th Just Access and MAAT for Peace, Development and Human Rights co-organised a side event to the 31st session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice on Improving Access to Justice – Gender Based Violence: Good Practices and Challenges. The event was moderated by Wessam Farid who welcomed and introduced the […]
Read our Director’s comments to the Deutsche Welle on 7 April 2022 on how Russia could get away with attacks on Ukraine hospitals: https://www.dw.com/en/how-russia-could-get-away-with-attacks-on-ukraine-hospitals/a-61383117 His full statement to the Deutsche Welle read: “International law has evolved over the past decades. It is no longer possible to misuse the incoherence between laws for combatants and […]
– The speech of our Director Dr. Mark Somos on the side event at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regional Forum on Sustainable Development: Promoting the SDG4 and its Role in Combating Extremism in Europe – Thank you very much for this opportunity to listen and speak to you. When I […]
