International Law refers to UN treaties, human rights law, norms and standards.
After five Special Procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council had written to the Indonesian Government in May 2023 raising questions about several human rights violations, the Government of […]
Indonesian Govt replies to complaint by five UN Special Procedures of 5 May. Read More »
Human Rights Monitor’s latest 49-page report delves deep into Indonesian forces’ systematic attacks on indigenous West Papua villages, highlighting potential crimes against humanity. Satellite imagery reveals 206 destroyed buildings and the displacement of over 2,000 indigenous Ngalum locals. With international attention urgently needed, the report questions Indonesia’s compliance with international humanitarian law.
CAT provides a definition of torture and prohibits and form of it. The treaty prescribes the measures states have to undertake to ensure accountability of perpetrators.
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Read More »
The ICESCR is one of the two main international human rights treaties. It establishes the rights of all people in the domain of economics, society and culture such as the right to education or adequate health care.
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Read More »
As one of the two main international human rights treaties the ICCPR establishes the rights and freedoms for civil and political engagement such as the freedom of expression and assembly, prohibition of torture, extra-judicial killings or discrimination based on colour, sex or social origin.
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Read More »
