Day: May 1, 2024

There are thirty-one African countries that criminalize same-sex relationships.[1] Most of these countries refuse to adopt U.N. recommendations and repeal these laws.[2] While thirty-one countries criminalize same-sex relationships, “there are only twenty-two African countries that neither directly nor indirectly criminalize same-sex sexual activity.” [3] Recently, Ghana passed The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and … Read more

It is internationally recognized that “Indigenous [P]eoples have deep spiritual, cultural, social and economic connections with their lands, territories, and resources, which are basic to their identity and existence itself.”[1] This is reflected in Indigenous Peoples having a “tradition of collective rights to lands and resources—through the community, the region or the state.”[2] More often … Read more

Over two years ago on February 24, 2022, Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine.[1] Since the commencement of the war, the United Nations has adopted resolutions and released various statements condemning Russian actions.[2] However, the United Nations has not placed on Russia one of its most common sanctions that it uses to encourage peace … Read more

The provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) in the recent case of South Africa v. Israel have prompted concerns about the ICJ’s ability to enforce its judgments particularly in cases concerning imminent threats of mass civilian casualties.[1] The measure issued by the ICJ requires Israel to take all measures within its … Read more