NKDB Publishes “Across Borders: Addressing Trafficking and Structural Vulnerabilities of North Korean Women”
Last week, on September 29, 2026, the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) released Across Borders: Addressing Trafficking and Structu …
HRA Files Criminal Complaint in Germany Seeking Investigation into Crimes Against Humanity in Iran
On 1st September 2026, Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), with legal support from UpRights and the assistance of a German counsel, submitted a requ …
UpRights Publishes its 2025 Annual Report
Each year, our Annual Report is an occasion to step back from the day-to-day of the work and take stock of what it has amounted to. This year, that re …
Translating policy into practice: Supporting a more effective implementation of the EU’s transitional justice framework
UpRights’ Valérie Gabard and Asa Solway have co-authored a comprehensive report, incorporated as part of the description of the EU Integrated Approach …
Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review: New developments in 2025
Today, TRIAL International, in collaboration with Civitas Maxima, the Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), the European Center for Consti …
Team Europe Democracy (TED) Initiative publishes the “Supporting Implementation of the 2015 EU Transitional Justice Policy Framework” report
On 19 March 2026, the Team Europe Democracy (TED) Initiative published Supporting Implementation of the 2015 EU Transitional Justice Policy Frame …
UN Human Rights Committee Again Orders Malta to Rescue more than 100 People Stranded on the Miskar Platform – The Third Time in One Year
Turin / The Hague / Rome / Brussels, 19 March 2026. For the second time in just over a year, UpRights and StraLi – this time together with Médecins Sa …
NKDB Releases Report on Forced Repatriation
Yesterday, March 5, 2026, the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) hosted a seminar in Seoul to present the findings of its latest inv …
Addressing Alleged Human Rights Violations and International Crimes Committed by the IRGC in Iran and Abroad : A Practitioners-Based Accountability Guide
Amid the deadliest nationwide protests in Iran since the revolution in 1979, the need to acknowledge suffering by victims and ensure their right to ho …
Dutch court’s conviction of Walid in the ‘Pearce’ Case
27 January, 2026: Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL), The Nuhanovic Foundation and UpRights welcome today’s verdict from the District Court of Zwolle …
UpRights Contributes to Council of Europe Discussions on the Recruitment of Minors for Crimes Against National Security
On 11 December 2025, the Council of Europe convened prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine (OPG) and regional offi …
UpRights delivers training programme on auditing human rights due diligence under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Throughout June UpRights delivered a training programme on auditing GOTS human rights due diligence (HRDD). The training was funded, in part, through …
UpRights Publishes its 2024 Annual Report
As UpRights marks its fifth year, we are proud to release our 2024 Annual Report detailing our concrete efforts to promote a fair and just internation …
OECD releases report on the Alignment Assessment of the leading voluntary sustanability standard in the textile sector, showing a very close incorporation of OECD due diligence into the framework.
On Monday, 30 June the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development released its final report on the Alignment Assessment of the leading vol …
Building Bridges Through Justice: Addressing the Consequences of Russian Aggression
On 26 May 2025, UpRights contributed to the “Building Bridges Through Justice: Addressing the Consequences of Russian Aggression” conference held in K …
Building on Momentum: Key Takeaways from the Launch Workshop of the Report “The Congolese Justice System and Crimes Against the Peace and Security of Mankind: Progress, Challenges, and Prospects.”
Geneva, Switzerland and The Hague, The Netherlands, April 17, 2025 — Last week, UpRights’ report “The Congolese Justice System and Crimes Against the …
Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review: New developments in 2024
Today, April 8, 2025, TRIAL International, in collaboration with Civitas Maxima, the Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), the European Center …
The Role of Transitional Justice in Ukraine: National and Local Dimensions
On March 27, 2025, UpRights co-hosted the conference “The Role of Transitional Justice in Ukraine: National and Local Dimensions” in Kyiv, Ukraine. Or …
NGOs UpRights and Trial International Release Report on the Fight Against Impunity in DRC Amid Escalating Conflict
(Geneva, Switzerland and The Hague, The Netherlands, April 1st, 2025) – UpRights, in collaboration with TRIAL International in the framework of the “G …
United Nations Human Rights Committee requests Malta to rescue people from distress at sea
Berlin/The Hague/Turin, 5 March 2025. Following an urgent request by UpRights, StraLi, and SOS Humanity, the United Nations Human Rights Committee has …
UpRights Continues its Collaboration with Global Standard
UpRights is pleased to continue its collaboration with Global Standard, the nonprofit behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), on a new proj …
Out Now! ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia
UpRights is pleased to welcome the publication of ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia …
North Korean POWs in Ukraine: Navigating the Legal Framework for Transfer or Repatriation
UpRights’ Legal Researcher Nurul M. Azmi and Legal Adviser Ciara Laverty examine legal questions arising from Ukraine’s capture of North Korean soldie …
Nigeria: Legal submission to the ICC to end an unprecedented legal limbo and ensure that the rights of victims are respected
On Monday 2 December, Amnesty International submitted a legal filing, to which UpRights provided legal and drafting support, to the President of the P …
Towards a More Just Future: National Rollout of Transitional Justice Course for Ukrainian Civil Servants
Overview The conflict in Ukraine has impacted all levels of society in fundamental ways. To assist in addressing emerging challenges, the Dutch Mini …
Heightened Human Rights Due Diligence: Lessons from Conflict Zones and Corporate Accountability
On Friday, November 22, UpRights’ Co-Director Valérie Gabard took part in a conference on corporate human rights due diligence co-hosted by the Univer …
UpRights supports Global Standard to release Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors, strengthening the framework’s procedures in practice and promoting responsible textiles
On Tuesday 19 November, Global Standard, the non-profit that manages the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), released its Due Diligence Handbook f …
Addressing Gender-Based Discrimination – The Avenue of Gender Persecution
On October 21st, 2024, UpRights participated in the “Forum on Gender Persecution Principles”, a symposium organized by the Women’s Initiative for Gend …
UpRights Conducts Training on the Prosecution of International Crimes
On July 3, 2024, UpRights took part in the 7th edition of “Building the Capacity of Judges to Deal with International Crimes in Africa”, a training co …
Interdisciplinary Dialogues: Can We Navigate Conflict Resolution in the Context of International Law?
On May 16, 2024, UpRights’ Co-Director Asa Solway took part in “Interdisciplinary Dialogues: Can We Navigate Conflict Resolution in the Context of Int …
Advancing Accountability: The Training of Trainers Workshop
Last week marked a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to promote peace, ensure the rights of victims and advance accountability for in …
UpRights Publishes its 2023 Annual Report
UpRights is pleased to announce the publication of its 2023 Annual Report. As detailed in the report, in 2023 UpRights continued to develop its uniq …
Exploring the nuances of international law within the Ukrainian legal framework
Thursday, 16th of May, marked the inaugural session of the online training series jointly organized by the Asser Institute, Global Rights Compliance, …
UpRights takes part in “Sanctions, Remittances, and (in)Security”
On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, UpRights’ David Kinnecome took part in the event, “Sanctions, Remittances, and (in)Security: Legal Conundrums, Financial P …
UpRights’ experts take part in training on adjudication of international crimes and judgement drafting
From April 15 to 19, 2024, Uprights’ Valérie Gabard and David Kinnecome contributed as experts in a training for judges on the adjudication of interna …
Out Now! Submission to the UN FFMI
As the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council approaches, Human Rights Activists (HRA) in Iran is publishing the redacted version of …
Out Now! Libya Is Not A Safe Harbor
UpRights and StraLi welcome the recent ruling of the Italian Court of Cassation (Judgment No. 4557 of Feb. 1, 2024, Fifth Criminal Section). The Court …
Navigating Troubled Waters: Italy’s Human Rights Dilemma In The Mediterranean
On February 2nd, 2024, UpRights and StraLi released the report Navigating Troubled Waters: Italy’s Human Rights Dilemma in the Mediterranean . Sheddin …
UpRights’ Legal Advisor Marin Van Hove Presents On Using International Criminal Law To Support Refugee Protection In International Institute Of Humanitarian Law’s Course.
UpRights’ Legal Adviser Marin Van Hove gave a presentation entitled Using International Criminal Law to Support Refugee Protection: Lessons Learned fr …
UpRights Provided Its Legal Expertise To Human Rights Activists In Iran In The Drafting Of A Submission Before The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission On The Islamic Republic Of Iran (FFMI)
On 11 December 2023, Human Rights Activists (HRA) in Iran and UpRights filed a submission before the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Islami …
Shedding Light On North Korean Human Rights Violations: UpRights’ Contribution
On Thursday, November 30th, 2023, UpRights’ Co-Director, Valérie Gabard, joined the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) for the relea …
Advancing Justice: UpRights Contributes To Knowledge-Sharing And Capacity-Building For International Justice
On November 21st and 22nd, 2023, UpRights’ Co-Directors Valerie Gabard and Asa Solway, along with Senior Legal Advisor David Kinnecome, participated i …
UpRights’ Asa Solway Teaches Course On Self-Determination Of Peoples At UC Berkeley School Of Law
UpRights’ Co-Director Asa Solway had the opportunity to teach a course on self-determination in international law at the University of California, Ber …
UpRights Supports The Creation Of Global Organic Textile Standard Business And Human Rights Due Diligence Handbook
UpRights is thrilled to announce a significant achievement in our ongoing partnership with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). In order to sup …
UpRights’ Co-Director Asa Solway Discusses The Importance Of Transitional Justice With The Hague Academy For Local Governance
In 2023, UpRights and The Hague Academy for Local Governance developed a Training of Trainers on transitional justice, as well as an interactive onlin …
UpRights Senior Legal Advisor David Kinnecome UpRights Leads Workshop On The Procedure In International Crimes Cases In Ukraine
On July 18, 2023, UpRights Senior Legal Advisor David Kinnecome alongside Ukrainian judges led the fifth and final workshop focused on procedure in in …
UpRights Welcomes The Publication Of The Report Assessing The Human Rights Due Diligence Process Of The Mozambique Liquified Natural Gas Project By TotalEnergies
UpRights prepared an independent expert report assessing the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) process of the Mozambique Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) P …
UpRights Leads Workshop The Substantial Analysis Of War Crimes Elements Under International Law And Article 438 Of The CCU
On July 10, 2023, UpRights led the second workshop in the series of events organised by the USAID Justice for All Activity following the publication o …
UpRights Co-Director Valérie Gabard Leads Lecture At The Summer School On International Criminal Justice Of The University Of Amsterdam
On July 12, 2023, UpRights Co-Director Valérie Gabard led the 11h lecture of the Summer School on International Criminal Justice organised by the Univ …
UpRights Conducts Training To Strengthen The Capacity To Prosecute International And Transnational Crimes
On July 5, 2023, UpRights conducted a workshop for judges and prosecutors from French-speaking African countries in the context of the high-level trai …
UpRights Leads Workshop On The Applicability Of International Law Instruments Concerning War Crimes Under Article 438 Of The CCU
On July 6th, 2023, the USAID Justice for All Activity started a series of a workshops on the applicability of international law instruments concerning …
Benchbook On The Adjudication Of International Crimes Under Ukrainian Domestic Law
On June 22nd, UpRights took part in the presentation of the Benchbook on the Adjudication of International Crimes under Ukrainian Domestic Law. Buildi …
UpRights Provides Training To Ukrainian Civil Servants And Local Administrators On Transitional Justice
UpRights is pleased to announce it has developed an online transitional justice course for civil servants and local administrators in Ukraine in coord …
UpRights Will Lead A Training On The Promotion Of Human Rights For Participants Of The Matra Rule Of Law Training Programme
On 13 June, UpRights will lead a training on the promotion of human rights for participants of the Matra Rule of Law Training Programme led by the Net …
Out Now! Enforcing Sanctions Violations To Fund The Reconstruction Of Ukraine
UpRights’ senior legal advisor David Kinnecome co-authored with James Patrick Sexton, junior researcher at T.M.C. Asser Instituut, an analysis for the …
UpRights Supports Amnesty International And The International Commission Of Jurists (ICJ) Report “The Taliban’s War On Women – The Crime Against Humanity Of Gender Persecution In Afghanistan”
UpRights welcomes the publication of the report “The Taliban’s war on women: The crime against humanity of gender persecution in Afghanistan”. The rep …
Exploring People-Centred Justice: Join The Team Of UpRights At The Peace&Justice Café!
UpRights is pleased to announce its participation to the upcoming Peace&Justice Café event organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in collaboration wi …
UpRights Provides Training To South Korean Civil Society On Accountability For Crimes In North Korea
UpRights co-founders Asa Solway and Valerie Gabard conducted a two-day training for civil society organisations in South Korea on pursuing accountabil …
UpRights Returns To Niger To Lead Training On Drafting Human Rights Investigation Reports
From 12 to 14 January , UpRights Co-founder, Valérie Gabard, led a training in Niamey (Niger) for the Commission Nationale des Droits Humains (“CNDH”) …
New Article On Prosecuting Aggression Against Ukraine As An ‘Other Inhumane Act’ Before The ICC
UpRights Co-Founder Alessandro Pizzuti has co-authored with Assistant Professor Giulia Pinzauti, UpRights Advisory Board Member, an article in the Jou …
UpRights Leads Training On Investigation Best Practices In Niamey, Niger
From 11 to 15 October, UpRights Co-founder, Valérie Gabard, in coordination with an on-site facilitator and investigator, led two trainings designed t …
Save The Date! Seminar On Migrants’ Rights And International Crimes – 30 September
On Friday, September 30, from 9 to 18:30, the Faculty of Law of the University of Bologna will host the Seminar “Migrants’ rights and international cr …
Prosecuting Aggression Against Ukraine As An “Other Inhumane Act” Before The International Criminal Court
In a two-part blogpost (part 1 and part 2) published on OpinioJuris, UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti and Assistant Professor Giulia Pinzauti di …
The ICC Prosecutor Confirms That Crimes Committed Against Migrants In Libya May Amount To International Crimes And Fall Within The ICC Jurisdiction
On 28 April 2022, during a regular briefing to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Libya, the Prosecutor of the International Crim …
War Crimes Against Migrants and Asylum Seekers Detained in Libya
The International Criminal Court must investigate war crimes against migrants and asylum seekers detained in Libya committed by Libyan armed groups an …
UpRights Co-Founder Teaches New Course On Self-Determination Of Peoples At UC Berkeley School Of Law
Asa Solway, UpRights Co-Founder, recently completed teaching a course offering on self-determination in international law at the University of Califor …
UpRights Leads Virtual Training On Drafting Of Investigative Reports On Allegations Of Human Rights Violations In Ouagadougou
On 23 to 25 November 2021, 15 participants composed of technical staff and certain Commissioners from the Commission Nationale des Droits Humains (CND …
UpRights Participates In A Panel Discussion At The University Of Amsterdam On Crimes Committed Against Migrants In Libya
On 13 October 2021, UpRights Co-Founder Alessandro Pizzuti participated in a panel discussion at the University of Amsterdam concerning crimes committ …
Current Crisis In Myanmar: Post-Coup Violations Should Be Investigated As Crimes Against Humanity
In a Blogpost published on Opinio Juris as part of a symposium on the current crisis in Myanmar, UpRights co-founder Valérie Gabard and Kingsley Abbot …
The Memorandum Of Understanding Between Italy And Libya: Does It Create Human Rights Obligations On The Part Of Italy?
In a blogpost published on OpinioJuris, UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti and Dr. Clare Frances Moran from Edinburgh Napier University discuss th …
UpRights Contributes To Capacity Building On Investigative Techniques In Burkina Faso
From 26 July to 31 July 2021, Valérie Gabard, co-founder of UpRights delivered two trainings for members of the National Commission for Human Rights a …
UpRights Issues Position Paper On Human Rights Implications Of Memorandum Of Understanding Between Italy And Libya
UpRights is pleased to share a new position paper entitled “Towards a Better Migrant Protection Framework Along the Central Mediterranean Route: Human …
UpRights Assists ECCHR In Request To ICC Prosecutor To Review Decision Not To Pursue Investigations Into Alleged War Crimes Committed By UK Armed Forces In Iraq
On 1 July 2021, the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (‘ECCHR’), with the support of UpRights, filed a Request to the Office of the …
UpRights Participates In The Virtual Seminar ‘Strengthening Domestic Capacity To Prosecute And Adjudicate International And Transnational Crimes In Africa’.
On 14 June 2021, UpRights co-Founder, Valérie Gabard, participated in the virtual seminar ‘Strengthening Domestic Capacity to Prosecute and Adjudicate …
UpRights Meets With Students And Scholars On Emerging Issues In International Criminal Law
In the last week, UpRights participated in three seminars on current issues in the field of International Criminal Law (ICL) to students of University …
Out Now! The ICC Should Look into Crimes against Migrants
The blogpost published on OpinioJuris, by UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti and entitled ICC Situation on Libya: The ICC Prosecutor Should Look i …
ICC Situations Concerning Ukraine And Nigeria: No Room In The ICC Statute For Prioritisation At The Preliminary Examination Stage
In a blogpost published on OpinioJuris, UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti discusses the Prosecutor’s recent separate determinations concerning th …
“Dynamics Of Human Rights Violations And Impunity In Libya” Virtual European Parliament Briefing, 9 December 2020
On 9 December 2020, Uprights co-Founder, Alessandro Pizzuti, participated with No Peace Without Justice, in a virtual parliamentary briefing on “Dynam …
Virtual European Parliament Briefing “Dynamics Of Human Rights Violations And Impunity In Libya”
On 9 December 2020, Uprights co-Founder, Alessandro Pizzuti, will participate with No Peace Without Justice, in a virtual parliamentary briefing on “D …
