Tag: international law

  • Report of misuse of power by Dutch minister

    Report of misuse of power by Dutch minister

    Dutch Minister Asscher misuses his power to violate the law in favor of Israeli colonists. Together with three concerned civilians, Article 1 Collective reports misuse of power to the Dutch Parliament. Support our case, read more:

  • All parts of government form one body and must respect international law, says Joseph Schechla.

    All parts of government form one body and must respect international law, says Joseph Schechla.

    Joseph Schechla, coordinator of the Housing and Land Rights Network of Habitat International Coalition (HIC), explains how local governments have the same extra territorial obligations as states. Sometimes, national governments or local administrations argue that they do not bear responsibility for human rights violations outside their territorial jurisdiction. They refer to trade, investment or procurement without reference to human rights criteria. Sometimes, they oppose BDS, while BDS demands the implementation of international law.