[Matthew Gillett is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the University of Essex Law School and a United Nations Special Mandate holder (Vice-Chair of Working Group on Arbitrary Detention), who…
In September, the United Nations convenes a long awaited “Summit of the Future” at its headquarters in New York. While governments are busy putting final touches on an official outcome document, the Pact for…
(New York, 29 August 2024) – The Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, AliceWairimu Nderitu, and the Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect, Mô Bleeker,welcome the commitment made…
While all federal agencies are striving to reach the same place, no two agencies are taking the same path to get there. Hear from cyber leaders at the Cybersecurity and…
Imagine a world where our Earth's vital ecosystems are legally protected from the severest harms. This is the vision behind ecocide law: providing an enforceable framework to deter destructive practices, safeguarding the natural…
Today, the Biden-Harris administration issued final rules that strengthen the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) with the goal of improving people’s access to quality mental health and substance…
GENEVA – Sudan’s warring parties have committed an appalling range of harrowing human rights violations and international crimes, including many which may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, the…
Sleep is a universal need that can sometimes be elusive due to various factors such as anxiety, electronic devices, and environmental conditions. Dr. Peter Polos, a sleep medicine specialist, emphasizes…
😔Yet, around 63% of the youth and adults lacking basic numeracy and literacy skills are women.All women and girls have the right to learn how to read and write, but…
Morning sunlight is often seen as a luxury rather than a necessity on busy mornings before work or school. However, experts emphasize the importance of getting as much early light…