Over the past year, Poland has put in place a number of new restrictions on media and the ruling party, Law and Justice, has effectively taken control of the constitutional tribunal, the top court in the country.
For these, and … Continue reading » “Institute’s Rule of Law Guide Used in Heated Debate in Polish Parliament”
Continue readingMore TagThe Institute’s Rule of Law guide is meant to provide an orientation for politicians regarding the basic elements of the rule of law.
The Guide, Rule of Law: A guide for politicians, was inspired by discussions within the InterAction Council … Continue reading » “Rule of Law: A Guide for Politicians”
Continue readingMore TagIrene Khan, the Director-General of the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), said weak institutions, competition for aid, and recurring conflict and violence are signs of the troubling times we are facing.
“What kind of future do we want to … Continue reading » “Khan Says Rule of Law Vital For Sustainable Development”
Continue readingMore TagIrene Khan, Director-General of the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO), will discuss how the rule of law is crucial and relevant to the economic, social and environmental dimensions of development laid out in the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals on … Continue reading » “Open lecture: Rule of Law Key in the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals”
Continue readingMore TagDr. Benjamin Gregg is a professor of Social and Political Theory at the University of Texas, at Austin. He’s the Fulbright Visiting Professor at Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Austria. He spoke with us about his work and his recently … Continue reading » ““Human Rights Are Not Possible Without the Rule of Law””
Continue readingMore TagSweden’s foreign minister Margot Wallström outlined on Friday the government’s plans to advance human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
“Standing up for your values and what you believe in can be controversial,” she said. “You have to take … Continue reading » “Sweden’s Foreign Minister Stresses Hope Despite Human Rights Challenges”
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