Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly severe and tangible, people around the world are looking for ways to hold their governments accountable for inaction on this pressing issue. In Europe, senior citizens in Switzerland have taken the bold ..

Tags: climate change action • European Court of Human Rights • Switzerland

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Switzerland Bans Full Face Coverings in Public Places

Switzerland has voted on March 7, 2021 in favour of the proposal to ban the full facial coverings such as burqa and niqab in almost all the public places. This controversial proposal was passed following a public referendum which was ..

Tags: Burqa Ban • European Court of Human Rights • Human rights • Swiss Council of Religions • Switzerland

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021

Netherland to bring Russia before European Court of Human Rights

The Dutch Government (Netherlands) will bring Russia before European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for its role in downing of flight MH17. Highlights The Dutch Government will submit an inter-state application and will share relevant information about downing of Flight ..

Tags: air accident • Crimea • European Court of Human Rights • Human rights • Netherlands

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020