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Factum of the Interveners at the Supreme Court of Canada: R v. Mabior and R v. D.C.

“These appeals raise the question of whether the offence of aggravated sexual assault can and should be established for HIV non-disclosure in circumstances where, in the Interveners’ submission, there is no ‘significant risk’ of transmission because of factors that dramatically reduce that risk, such as the use of condoms or an undetectable or low viral … Read more

Respecting and Promoting the Realization of Women’s Marital Property Rights in Malawi

WLSA–Malawi is challenging Malawi’s approach to marital property law before the Constitutional Court of Malawi because it discriminates against women. They are fighting for an approach to marital property that would give a husband and wife equal control and ownership over property obtained during the subsistence of the marriage during marriage, and half the value … Read more

Atmospheric Pressure: Russian Drug Policy as a Driver for Violations of the UN Convention against Torture

Shadow Report to the UN Committee against Torture in relation to the review of the Fifth Periodic Report of the Russian Federation. This report considers facts, reasons for and conditions for mistreatment of drug users in Russia. Related Publications «АТМОСФЕРНОЕ ДАВЛЕНИЕ»: Наркополитика России как фактор нарушений Конвенции ООН против пыток  (Russian version)

Open Letter to the Government of the Dominican Republic Regarding the Bill to Establish “Zones of Tolerance” for Sex Workers

“The undersigned, supporters and representatives of sex workers and organizations and individuals advocating for human rights, are deeply concerned with [the Bill]. While we understand the Government’s concern for the health and well-being of its citizens, the bill violates a range of human rights which will contribute to a climate of intolerance that will only … Read more