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Greenwashing in Fashion: Can International Law Stop Deceptive Sustainability Claims?
Written by Erin Soro The fashion industry has long been under scrutiny for its environmental impact. In recent years, brands have increasingly marketed themselves as “sustainable” or “carbon neutral.” Many of these claims constitute greenwashing—exaggerating or fabricating sustainability efforts to attract environmentally conscious consumers. Fashion brands have never been environmental darlings, but their use of carbon…
Read MoreFujimori’s Influence from Beyond the Grave: How Peru’s New Impunity Law Could Impede Justice for Crimes Against Humanity Victims
Written by Taylor Potenziano On August 7, 2024, Peru enacted Law 32107, more commonly known as the “impunity law.” The law establishes that no one can be prosecuted or sentenced for war crimes or crimes against humanity committed before July 1, 2002. The Popular Force party, led by Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of Peru’s notorious…
Read MoreNo More Chains: A Proposed Solution to End Sex and Labor Trafficking in Libya Through the Intervention of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council
Written by Bolu Jegede Introduction For the ninth year in a row, Libya remains a special case in the U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report, underscoring its persistent struggles with human trafficking and lawlessness amid ongoing instability. Libya ranks as one of the worst places for trafficking in the world, although the number…
Read MoreThe Hellenic Republic’s Legitimate Claim to the Parthenon Marbles and the International Law of Cultural Property
Written by Dimitrios Kostaras The illicit procurement of the Parthenon Marbles and the demand for their repatriation have remained a diplomatic strain between Britain and Greece for two centuries. In the early 19th century, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, the 7th Lord Elgin, Thomas Bruce, forcefully…
Read MoreGender Persecution: The ICC’s Landmark Judgment Against Al Hassan and its Global Implications
Written by Lauren Thompson Introduction The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) judgment against the former chief of the Timbuktu Islamic Police highlights systematic violence against women and girls and stands as a pivotal moment in the fight for justice. This landmark case emphasizes the importance of recognizing gender-based violence as a crime against humanity and highlights…
Read MoreCourts or Compromise? Resolving the Nile River Dispute Under International Law
Written by Nathan Yost Introduction In March 2011, Ethiopia announced the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile. Designed with a height of 145 meters and a storage capacity of 74 billion cubic meters, GERD will be Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam and is central to…
Read MoreSelf-Determination, Economics & Migration: The Ongoing Battle Between the Western Sahara, Morocco, and EU
Written by Ithar M. Hassan Introduction On October 4, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down a defeat for the European Commission (the Commission) by quashing the Commission’s recent trade deals with Morocco for disregarding the rights of the Sahrawi people. During a trip to Rabat, French President Emmanuel…
Read MoreHow U.S. Investment Restrictions on China Could Backfire Internationally
Written by Vivienne Monger Introduction The ongoing TikTok debate has sparked heated discussions about U.S.-China trade relations and national security. It may seem like a fight over a social media app, but it’s more than that. The ban is a symbol of the growing tension between the two countries as they battle for dominance…
Read MoreClimate, Corporations and Cooperation: Implications of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive for Multinational Enterprises
Written by Johanna Leffler Introduction In July 2024, the European Union’s (“EU”) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD” or “Directive”) entered into force. Among its primary goals, the Directive aims to ensure that companies active in the EU market contribute to sustainable development and bringing an end to adverse human rights and environmental impacts flowing…
Read MoreDiplomacy or Deportation: Bill Threatens U.S. Diplomacy Through ICC Sanctions
Written by Davis Hayman In May 2024, the Prosecutor for the International Criminal Court announced applications for arrest warrants for two Israeli heads of state based on preliminary investigations of the ongoing hostilities in Gaza which began on October 7th, 2023. In response, Congress introduced the “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act”. This Bill creates sanctions…
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