The EU likes to present itself as a bastion of justice, committed to protecting the fundamental rights of all its citizens. Yet, accessing the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the EU’s high court, is far from easy for groups seeking justice. A key strategy through which civil society actors can plead […]
Ever wondered how technology is reshaping the fight for justice in conflict zones? Over the past decade, technological advancements have fundamentally transformed the ways in which human rights violations and international crimes are documented. As conflicts continue to expand geographically and accessing conflict areas becomes increasingly difficult, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) emerged as key actors in […]
Concern for Lilian Virginia Laparra Rivas’ persists as her trial was delayed despite international recognition that her detention violates human rights law. The treatment of the 44-year-old lawyer from Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, is a clear attack on a human rights defender and anti-corruption champion. Ms. Laparra led the Guatemala’s Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Impunity (FECI) branch […]
