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European court rules Turkish teacher's rights were violated by conviction based on phone app use

The European Court of Human Rights says that the rights of a Turkish teacher convicted of terrorism offences were violated because the case was largely based on his use of a phone app

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

Young climate activists challenging 32 governments will get their day in court

Six young activists are due Wednesday at the European Court of Human Rights, where they're accusing 32 governments of violating their human rights for failing to adequately address climate change.

WEKU · Sep 25, 2023

Young people take European nations to court over climate failures

Six young European people will bring 32 countries before the European Court of Human Rights for failing to do their part to avert climate catastrophe. The unprecedented hearing, to be held this week, is the world’s largest climate legal action to date.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25, 2023

Catalan Politician’s Case Accepted By ECHR, Spain To Answer For Alleged Persecution

Spain to face European Court of Human Rights over alleged persecution of Catalan Parliament's Bureau

Zenger · Aug 4, 2023

Protests, poisoning and prison: The life of Alexei Navalny and his opposition to Vladimir Putin

Alexei Navalny was a fierce critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

African voices amplified by continental podcast explosion

Podcasts are on the rise in Africa. The huge sector has been dominated by voices from outside the continent, but more African producers are now turning to the mic to tell their stories. Also the European Court of Human Rights finds that South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya was discriminated…

France 24 · Jul 13, 2023

Caster Semenya speaks out after winning human rights court appeal against testosterone rules

Caster Semenya has spoken out after the European Court of Human Rights ruled in her favour over rules regarding testosterone levels in female athletes

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

It has been a long time coming – Caster Semenya ‘elated’ over ECHR ruling

The South African, who won 800m Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016, has been unable to compete at her favoured distance since 2019.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Caster Semenya says rights court ruling is 'only the beginning'

NEW DELHI: Caster Semenya, the double Olympic 800m champion, expressed her appreciation for the decision made by the European Court of Human Rights, acknowledging that her human rights were infringed upon by Swiss courts.

The Times of India · Jul 12, 2023

Caster Semenya wins testosterone discrimination case at European court

In tonight's edition: South African double 800m Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins her appeal at the European Court of Human Rights against World Athletics rules requiring her to artificially lower her testosterone levels. Also, the WHO says a new anti-malaria vaccine is a major breakthrough. Some 18 million doses have…

France 24 · Jul 11, 2023