Council of the European Union:  new research paper “One Roof, Many Realities”
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housing

Council of the European Union: new research paper “One Roof, Many Realities” points to the strategic importance of housing rights in contemporary Europe

IntroductionThe housing crisis across Europe is no longer a localised problem but a structural and interconnected challenge affecting nearly all Member States. Although each country and even each region faces...
prison conditions

Analysis of the Analytical Report "Respect for the Dignity of Persons Deprived of Personal Liberty" of the Adult Penitentiary Observatory (GNPL)

IntroductionThe National Guarantor for the Rights of Persons Deprived of Personal Liberty (GNPL), established by the Ministry of Justice in 2013, is the Italian state body responsible for monitoring places...
HRC 60th session
Human Rights Council

Italy’s role, challenges and interests during the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council

IntroductionThe Human Rights Council (HRC) is the United Nations’ principal intergovernmental body responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights. Established in 2006 to replace the former Commission on...
Climate Justice Peace
climate change

Human Rights and Climate Activism: Italy's response to Communication AL ITA 6/2024 from the special rapporteurs on the case of Valentina Corona

BackgroundOn 6 December 2024, six UN Special Rapporteurs transmitted a Joint Communication (AL ITA 6/2024) to the Government of Italy. The communication was prepared under the Special Procedures of the ...