Putting Human Rights Values into Action: Reflections & Insights from Essex’s Leadership Lab
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2w ago
By Audrey Olivier Last year, I joined the Human Rights Leadership Lab with Liz Griffin at the Human Rights Centre, Essex University. It caught my attention as it is the first course which I have come across on leadership specifically tailored to the needs of human rights activists and professionals and has a central focus on values. Over the ..read more
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How We Challenged Blasphemy Laws in Nigeria 
Essex Human Rights Centre Blog
by hrcessex
1M ago
By Kola Alapinni As an International Human Rights Lawyer deeply committed to defending fundamental freedoms and combating injustice, my work often leads me to confront egregious violations of human rights. One such battle unfolded in Northern Nigeria, where the oppressive grip of blasphemy laws threatened the lives and liberties of individuals like Yahaya Aminu-Sharif and ..read more
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Spotlight Feature: Engage with the UN Special Mandate Holder on Arbitrary Detention Dr. Matthew Gillett
Essex Human Rights Centre Blog
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1M ago
By Dr. Katya Alkhateeb Spotlight regularly features a significant individual or team from the Human Rights Community to answer questions put by students and colleagues from the University of Essex. This time we feature Dr. Matthew Gillett. Dr. Gillett was appointed as a United Nations Special Mandate Holder in 2022. Specifically, he is the Expert ..read more
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 The Regulation of Intelligence Activities under International Law
Essex Human Rights Centre Blog
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1M ago
By Dr Sophie Duroy (@sophie_duroy/@sophieduroy.bsky.social) In my book, The Regulation of Intelligence Activities under International Law, I conduct a thorough examination of modern intelligence practices within the framework of human rights, international law, and national security. My aim is to engage both legal scholars and intelligence professionals, melding legal analysis with pragmatic considerations of national security ..read more
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AN ODE TO “LAW, NOT WAR”: Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel)AN ODE TO “LAW, NOT WAR”:
Essex Human Rights Centre Blog
by hrcessex
2M ago
By Carla Ferstman, Professor, Essex Law School This is a brief reflection on South Africa’s recent Application to the International Court of Justice alleging that the state of Israel is breaching its obligations under the Genocide Convention. The case is being followed closely around the world.  The allegations couldn’t be more serious.  The case relates to Israel’s military ..read more
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The war on Gaza and the future of human rights in the Middle East
Essex Human Rights Centre Blog
by hrcessex
2M ago
By Passent Moussa The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was a milestone in the history of the international community, and an aspiration that brought nations together in the wake of the Holocaust of World War II. The aim was to prevent such an atrocity from happening again, and to protect the rights of all ..read more
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Digital Verification Unit assists United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine with reports on: Digital Verification Unit assists United Nations Independent (i) sexual and gender-based violence, and (ii) speech crimes Digital Verification  
Essex Human Rights Centre Blog
by hrcessex
3M ago
In 2022 and 2023, teams from the University of Essex Digital Verification Unit (DVU) assisted the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine (“Commission of Inquiry”) with reports on digital materials relevant to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and speech crimes committed in connection with the conflict in Ukraine. For the SGBV project, which the DVU conducted in 2022, the DVU ..read more
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Human Rights Local at ATD Fourth World’s Conference on a Poverty-Free Future for Children
Essex Human Rights Centre Blog
by hrcessex
3M ago
By Lyle Barker and Dr Koldo Casla In July 2023, the Human Rights Local project partnered with ATD Fourth World UK to release a pivotal report, ‘Poverty, Child Protection, and the Right to Protection and Assistance to the Family in England.’ Rooted in extensive research, the report highlights the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in England’s child protection ..read more
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DRAMATIC PROGRESS ON ACHIEVING GLOBAL TAX JUSTICE 
Essex Human Rights Centre Blog
by hrcessex
4M ago
By Iain Byrne “The world cannot afford further delays in addressing this urgent issue”  — Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Nigeria’s permanent representative to the UN  Just over two years ago I raised the question whether the 2021 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) tax deal was truly a watershed moment for tax justice and human rights. Given the estimated total ..read more
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Breaking the Silence: Accountability Challenges in UK Special Forces Operations
Essex Human Rights Centre Blog
by hrcessex
4M ago
Introduction In an outstanding research initiative, the University of Essex Human Rights Centre (HRC) Clinic collaborated with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Modern Conflict to examine the UK’s Special Forces operations. Led by a team of postgraduate law student researchers—Hamza Bozkurt, Vanessa Topp, Jack Millar, and Greta Ciucci—supervised by Dr Erin Pobjie and supported by Dr Kaleigh Heard, the project aimed to shed ..read more
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