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Abortion in the EU: A Widely Recognised Right with Unequal Access
“Denial of abortion is a form of discrimination against women because it withholds a service that only women need.” -Genova Tisheva, Committee...
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ASSEDEL Contribution to the European Parliament’s 2026 Türkiye Report
ASSEDEL’s contribution to the European Parliament’s 2026 Türkiye Report examines the persistence of systemic human rights violations in Türkiye, with a particular...
Balancing Protection and Privacy in EU
The European Union’s proposed Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR), commonly referred to as “Chat Control,” is a legislative effort to address the
Implementation of the Partner for Democracy Status by the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic
This contribution provides an updated assessment of how the Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic (Jogorku Kenesh) has implemented the commitments associated with
The Wałęsa v. Poland Judgment in the Context of the Ongoing Judicial Crisis in Poland
Observations of ASSEDEL on the ongoing work of the Venice Commission ASSEDEL prepared a report contributing to the ongoing assessment conducted by...
At the Edge of Dignity: Inside the Netherlands’ Asylum Crisis
For years, the Netherlands has prided itself on its strong human rights tradition, however images released in the summer of 2022 from
Training Session on Family Law and Child Welfare: The Case of L.D. v. Poland – A Critical Examination of Family Law and Child Rights in Europe
Recently, we had the opportunity to participate in a training session with Polish Judge Monika Gasiorowska, who offered deep insights into the
REFUGEE RIGHTS IN GREECE
SUBMISSION OF ASSEDEL FOR THE UN UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW FOR GREECE, 52nd SESSION OF THE UPR WORKING GROUP, May 2026 Over the past
Artificial Intelligence and the Law: The Need to Strengthen the Existing Regulatory Framework for Live Facial Recognition by Law Enforcement in the United Kingdom
As live facial recognition (LFR) becomes more common in public spaces across the United Kingdom, critical questions are being raised about its...
Human rights at risk: an analysis of the Italian Security Bill (Decreto Sicurezza) and its impact on fundamental freedoms
The enactment of the Italian Security Bill (Decreto Sicurezza), formalized through Decree-Law No. 48 of 11 April 2025 and later converted into...
An evaluation of the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan 2020-2025
Notwithstanding decades of anti-discrimination laws, racial and ethnic minorities across Europe continue to face persistent barriers to equality. In response, the EU...
Elections in Times of Crisis
Democratic processes in times of crisis face heightened challenges that threaten the stability and legitimacy of electoral systems across Europe and beyond….