International Human Rights Law: Introduction by OHCHR
This fact sheet provides an overview of the nine core international human rights treaties and the committees, or “treaty bodies,” that monitor their implementation by State parties.
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Electronic Information System for International Law
Through EISIL, users can search for research guides, authoritative websites, and primary materials in databases related to international law, including international human rights and international dispute resolution.
On the way to work, a trip to death.
The Syria Justice and Accountability Center works to collect and document cases from different sources concerning the arrests and abductions of Syrian citizens. The center is highlighting some of these
Local Genevas: Arms for Food?
While the world’s eyes were focused on Geneva II, other negotiations were underway in Damascus Suburbs (Rif Dimashq Governorate). These negotiations did not tackle the big-picture aims of Geneva’
Razed Neighborhoods
Last week, Human Rights Watch released a report, “Razed to the Ground: Syria’s Unlawful Neighborhood Demolitions,” with satellite imagery documenting the destruction of entire neighborhoods in Damascus and Hama.
Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice and Geneva II
Mohammad Al Abdallah, Andrew Tabler, Balkees Jarrah, Craig Charney, and Firas Maksad On January 29, SJAC convened a discussion entitled “Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice and Geneva II.” This event
“He who did wrong should be accountable” Syrian Perspectives on Transitional Justice
As Syrian opposition and government leaders meet in Geneva, it is critical to consider the opinions of Syrians on the ground, particularly concerning political settlements and transitional justice mechanisms. Research
Seeking the Truth with Documentation
Today’s post highlights the third installment of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre’s “Memorandum Series.” For more on Documentation and Truth-seeking, download and read the full memorandum, “Data
Memorializing with Documentation
Today’s post spotlights the second installment of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre’s “Memorandum Series.” For more on Documentation and Memorialization, download and read the full memo “Documentation
Institutional Reform Needs Documentation
Today’s post spotlights the first installment of the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre’s “Memorandum Series.” For more on Documentation and Institutional Reform, download and read the full memo