Italian Yearbook of Human Rights
ISSN 3035-5435
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migration
The European Parliament approves at first reading the regulation on the return/deportation of third-country nationals irregularly present in EU member states. Stricter rules and fewer guarantees
On 26 March 2026, the European Parliament approved, with some significant amendments to the Commission's draft (COM(2025)101 final), the proposed regulation on the return of third-country nationals who are irregularly...
genocide, crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court confirms that Italy should respond to the Assembly of States Parties for failing to arrest Almasri
On 2 April 2026, the Preliminary Section I of the International Criminal Court (ICC), formed by Judges Iulia Motoc, President, Sophie Alapini-Gansou and Maria Flores Llera, made public the decision,...
gender-based violence
The Italian Parliament approves law introducing the crime of “femicide” (Law No. 181 of 2 December 2025)
IntroductionOn November 25, 2025, on the occasion of the 'International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women,' the bill introducing the offence of “femicide” (A.C. 2528) was definitively approved...
peacekeeping
Italy’s Contribution to Peacekeeping and Other Military Missions in 2025
Law No. 168 of 31 October 2024 updated the previous legislation (Law No. 145/2016) governing Italy's participation in international missions, introducing changes to the authorisation and financing of such missions...
International Criminal Court
International Criminal Court: decision on Italy’s non-compliance with a request for cooperation on the Elmasry case
IntroductionOn 17 October 2025, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a public decision regarding the situation in Libya, finding non-compliance by the Italian Republic under article...
Women Peace and Security (WPS)
Interministerial Committee for Human Rights (CIDU): the Fifth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2025-2029)
IntroductionThe Fifth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2025-2029) marks the continuation of Italy’s commitment to UNSCR 1325 (2000), coordinated by the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Human Rights (CIDU)...
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