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Published Dec. 19, 2023 2:27 PM

During Oslo Peace Days, held between 5 and 12 December 2023, NCHR organised two events to discuss the role of international law in the context of the wars in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip. The objective of the events was to shed light on some of the relevant legal aspects surrounding current events, and to foster academic freedom through knowledge-based discussions.

Published Dec. 12, 2023 11:47 AM

The island states of Eastern Caribbean face serious crime challenges that possibly emanate from the nexus of drug and small arms trafficking. The region is subject to major drug trafficking from South America, while weapons are trafficked in from North America. A current challenge is the increase in homicide rates. 

Published Nov. 2, 2023 12:01 PM

Academics and experts from around the world met for two days at the Faculty of Law to discuss ongoing research, possible solutions, and strategies to protect individuals' and communities' human rights from the planetary challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

Published Oct. 12, 2023 4:32 PM

In a roundtable held in Beirut on 5 October 2023, Lebanon witnessed a historic meeting of religious courts, legal experts, and civil society representatives in the Lebanese Parliament. Lebanese Religious Courts discussed challenges and gaps for inclusion of human rights in personal status law cases. The event was initiated through a collaborative project between the Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace (LFPCP) and the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR).

Published Sep. 29, 2023 8:35 PM

Unarmed security guards at a car dealership are killed by soldiers. CCTV footage of the incident is available, and Prisoners of War (PoWs) have identified the suspect during interviews. How do you plan and prepare for the suspect interview? As the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine unfolds, the number of war crimes under investigation are mounting. In criminal and war crime cases, how do you identify information needs and evidence?

Published Sep. 12, 2023 9:26 AM

For over 15 years, the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights has invited participants worldwide to attend the Intensive Course in Human Rights. During the first week of September this year, a group of attendees from various countries and professions filled the classroom with vivid and substantive discussions on human rights.