The #HumanRights Ctte has delivered a landmark decision in a case co-litigated by EHRAC. Bratsylo + others v #Russia relates to the: - imposition of 🇷🇺 law on #Crimea - transfer of Ukrainian prisoners to 🇷🇺 - imposition of 🇷🇺 citizenship on detainees ➡️ tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/tr…

📣 Unlawful use of special means observed near the Parliament of Georgia. Tear gas and rubber bullets were used indiscriminately. Peaceful protestors targeted. Violates human rights & dignity. MIA of Georgia must halt these actions. Special forces: refuse illegal orders.

In November, the ECtHR found #Georgia failed to protect supporters of a Muslim school project from unlawful mob action, hate speech and other discriminatory behaviour. Ten years after they leased the site, the school in Kobuleti has still not opened. ➡️ehrac.org.uk/en_gb/european…

BREAKING: ECHR CEDH established that Georgia violated European Convention during the bloody dispersal of Anti-Occupation rally in 2019. I was one of the lawyers working on this case from the early start till the end on behalf of GYLA with European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC). Details later.

The European Court of Human Rights holds the state accountable for violations during June 20-21, 2019 demonstration. Ordering compensation, they urge reforms in managing protests to safeguard human rights. The case was being handled by GYLA and European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC) in collaboration.

Roundtable discussion on “The human rights situation of LGBT people in Armenia”, was organized on May 17. #HumanRightsDefenders, #LGBT people, representatives of international agencies, embassies, and state bodies participated in the discussion. pinkarmenia.org/en/news-events…

#Georgia - Urgent Opinion on the Law of Georgia on Transparency of Foreign Influence venice.coe.int/webforms/docum…

Hearing disturbing news of harassment and defamation of WHRDs Umida Niyazova and Sharifa Madrakhimova, which appear to be related to their defence of labour rights in #Uzbekistan. Attacks against WHRDs must be taken seriously and investigated Uzbekistan MFA 🇺🇿

❗️On 1 June the Baku court arrested economist Farid Mehralizadeh for 3 months and 20 days.  According to his relatives, Farid is charged with smuggling, as a part of the case against employees of AbzasMedia irfs.org/news-feed/fari…

The Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, signed on 28 July 1951, defines the term "refugee". This key document outlines the rights of refugees, and the legal obligations of States to ensure their protection. ➡️ buff.ly/4bDyWzn UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency #WithRefugees

Stakeholders from Europe shared experiences & recommendations for collective action in 4th regional consultation to prepare for 2025 🌎World Congress on Enforced Disappearances #WCED. 🙏 Many thanks to all participants for their insights on CED Convention & fight against ED !

CW: domestic violence, inc. emotional and physical abuse; attempted femicide In October, the ECtHR granted a request for interim measures, ordering Azerbaijan to take steps to protect a woman from the sudden release of her ex-husband. Read more: ehrac.org.uk/en_gb/court-gr…

🔴 Interim measures before the #ECtHR 🔴 Preparing witness statements in int'l #humanrights litigation 🔴 Avenues for survivors of #CRSV in #Ukraine 🔴 Using CEDAW and the Special Rapporteur on #VAWG 🔴 Trauma-informed legal practice Explore our guides: bit.ly/EHRACGuides

The Enforced Disappearance Legal Database is the first and only resource of its kind for those seeking information on enforced disappearance #law and standards: edld.ehrac.org.uk #EndEnforcedDisappearances #Desaparecido #humanrights #DerechosHumanos

In Bratsylo and others v Russia, the #HumanRights Ctte found - the way in which Russian law was imposed in Crimea was unlawful - its forced naturalisation program violated civil and political rights - the complainants were subject to discrimination ➡️ ehrac.org.uk/en_gb/human-ri…

CW: sexual violence against women + girls 2 yrs ago, #Ukraine confirmed ratification of the Istanbul Convention. With ULAG La Strada-Ukraine, @EqualityNow, Carolyn Edgerton + @4genderjustice we've submitted a Shadow Report on UA’s compliance w. the IC: ehrac.org.uk/en_gb/resource…

A new report has found that 2 yrs after Ukraine confirmed ratification of the Istanbul Convention, the country’s ability to fulfil its obligations is being undermined by factors inc. discriminatory attitudes within the criminal justice system. Read more: ehrac.org.uk/en_gb/report-t…

#EndEnforcedDisappearances Since 1994, more than 7000 people have been disappeared in the North Caucasus, by those working for the Russian state. The families of the disappeared suffer trauma, economic hardship + social marginalisation. Denied answers, they remain in limbo.