Thank you to the Journal of Law and Society The Journal of Law and Society for featuring my new book in their “Meet the Author” blog journaloflawandsociety.co.uk/blog/meet-the-…

A committee to inquire on inquiries? Sounds like daft recommendation but makes sense: Inquiries lose momentum, govts create them when they are under pressure to act but arent prepared to do anything real -this deals w/both problems. HoL's new report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ldse…

World leaders adopt pivotal UN Pact for the Future news.un.org/en/story/2024/… un.org/sites/un2.un.o…

So well done! But we’ll miss you here!!

UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

EU court rules gender and nationality enough to grant Afghan women asylum theguardian.com/law/2024/oct/0…

זו היתה שנה של כאב ואלימות, פחד ושנאה. היום, מתוך האבל הכבד, דווקא מתוכו, אנחנו מחויבים מתמיד להגנה על זכויות אדם ולמאבק למען עתיד של צדק ושוויון לכל בני האדם באזורנו. The past year was one of pain and violence, hatred and fear. Today, in heavy mourning, our resolve is even

The General Assembly Must Protect UNRWA by Requesting a Binding Advisory Opinion – EJIL: Talk ejiltalk.org/the-general-as…

What a powerhouse and a very wonderful person. She will be missed! Felice Gaer, Legendary Human Rights Champion Who Inspired Generations of Global Advocates, Dies at 78 | AJC ajc.org/news/felice-ga…

We are thrilled and very honoured that Judge Iulia Motoc of the International Criminal Court has agreed to give our Annual Human Rights Lecture! More information on the proceedings and how to register is available here: essex.ac.uk/events/2024/12…

#US must uphold its responsibilities under the #Genocide Convention when acting in the Security Council It MUST not block resolution on #Gaza ceasefire when @unicef describes situation as "apocalyptic" See prior view of former UN #HumanRights experts: tinyurl.com/34kup4cx🧵

Glad to have participated in this session and to give even greater visibility to these issues and the Expert Council on NGO Law’s thematic study released in June of this year rm.coe.int/conf-exp-2024-…. Human Rights Centre

2025 resolution - this can’t be the new normal; it’s not my new normal; shouldn’t be anyone’s new normal. Thanks for sharing Silvia Steininger

NEW: Italy’s failure to surrender Osama Najim Almasri to the Int'l Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation and an egregious obstruction to accountability and justice for victims in #Libya. Italy must provide an immediate explanation. libyanjustice.org/news/italys-fa… #ICC

Sending all possible good vibes, prayers and very best wishes from all of us at the Human Rights Centre . We are devastated, angry and committed to offering all possible support … stay strong Natiq Malikzada

“Engaging students in respectful discourse is a civic obligation for universities, but it involves not just protecting the right to protest but educating students about the responsibilities that accompany free speech. Students must be taught how to navigate disagreement

30yrs ago, Venezuelan ex-Presidential candidate Enrique Márquez graduated from University of Essex w/ MA in Engineering. For ~3 months, he has been detained w/others in lead up to the inauguration of Pres Maduro for exercising his rt to freedom of expression: essex.ac.uk/blog/posts/202…

So glad Human Rights Centre is collaborating with Fatima el Issawi on this event; the topic couldn’t be more important & relevant- independent reporters bring truth in conflict zones in a sea of mistruths; their role can’t be overstated but they face unprecedented risks. Come join us

Privileged to be in the presence of Youmna ElSayed MoTaz, whose work and fortitude under mortal danger is an inspiration to all journalists. Credit to Fatima el Issawi Carla Ferstman Human Rights Centre for this stimulating forum also featuring RSF & Ayman Mhanna of Samir Kassir Eyes

The order to evacuate Tehran, where millions of people, including political prisoners, have no means to leave, and no way to escape, leads to forcible displacement. The forcible displacement of a civilian population is a crime against humanity under international law. Full stop.