European Court of Human Rights Landmark Decision in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia
Introduction On July 9th, 2025, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Ukraine and the Netherlands v Russia clarified several intriguing questions. Scholars like Marko...
Detention in Armed Conflict: Exploring the complementarity between IHL and the Inter-American Human Rights System (Part II)
This blog is in two parts. In the first part of this analysis, I examined the Inter-American framework for the protection of persons deprived of liberty, including the guarantees applicable...
Detention in Armed Conflict: Exploring the complementarity between IHL and the Inter-American Human Rights System (Part I)
This two-part blog explores how International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) complement each other in governing detention and internment of civilians during armed conflicts. This first...
Unraveling Rights: The Struggle for Freedom of Movement Among Syrian Refugees in Türkiye
Over the past decade, Türkiye has tightened some of its policies concerning Syrian refugees. Among the most significant policies is the restriction on freedom of movement, which reflects Türkiye’s legal...
Application of the ‘Secretary Problem’ in Transitional Justice: A Mathematical Approach to Optimize the Selection of High-Responsibility Individuals in the Special Jurisdiction for Peace
Due to its inherently temporary nature, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) must prosecute the most significant crimes committed during the Colombian armed conflict by selecting the highest-ranking perpetrators and...
Plight of the Disappeared – Is the Epidemic of Enforced Disappearances Finally Over?
Imagine being picked up by a group of law enforcement officials in plain clothing and getting thrown in the back of a van. Before you realize what is happening, someone...
The Value of Comparative and International Pro Bono Research
Comparative and international human rights law research can be decisive in advancing public interest causes in an increasingly interconnected legal field. Court decisions, laws and policies regularly draw upon international,...
Human Rights or Hegemony? From Colonies to Accountability
The critical turning point of the 20th century is marked by the shift from absolute state sovereignty to international accountability. This transformation weakened the power of states to act with...
