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The missing children in the ICJ climate change Advisory Opinion

The Advisory Opinion recognises climate change as a human rights issue but overlooks children – despite their advocacy and existing jurisprudence. A missed opportunity for those who will inherit today’s inaction.

Ann Skelton + 1 other • 15-08-2025

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No, Russia cannot be removed from the UN Security Council

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has drawn attention to a major problem in the UN system: Russia’s veto power in the Security Council. The proposed solution to remove Russia from the UNSC is misguided.

Joris van de Riet • 22-03-2022

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A Uniting for Peace Response to Disuniting for War: The Role of the two Political Organs of the UN

This blog briefly addresses the involvement and interaction of the two main political organs of the United Nations, the Security Council and the General Assembly, in the Ukraine crisis.

Nico Schrijver • 18-03-2022

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