Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a claim by the Ministry of Justice that the so-called “international LGBT movement” was […]
International Criminal Court: Russia urged to withdraw arrest warrants for judges
“We share the concerns expressed on Tuesday by the Presidency of the ICC’s Assembly of States Parties that these actions […]
Ukraine: War ‘weakening’ international security, political affairs chief warns
“The war in Ukraine has created a humanitarian and human rights catastrophe, traumatized a generation of children, and accelerated the […]
International Day of UN Peacekeepers honours 75 years of service and sacrifice
“United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world,” Secretary-General António Guterres said in […]
Russia: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin
The Pre-Trial Chamber of the UN-backed International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin of Russia […]
New UK asylum bill would be in ‘clear breach’ of international law: UNHCR
If adopted, the new bill would deny the right to seek refugee protection to people arriving irregularly in the UK, […]
UN experts laud International Olympic Committee for considering admission of Russian, Belarusian athletes
Against the backdrop of the ongoing and deadly Russian invasion of Ukraine, the experts urged the IOC to adopt a […]
Ukraine: Missile strikes, summary executions highlight importance of international law
“Millions are being plunged into extreme hardship and appalling conditions of life by these strikes”, he said. “Taken as a […]
From The Field: A ‘child of international solidarity’
For three generations, Marsel Abdo’s family have been fleeing conflict, including the Syrian war and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.