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JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | Overseas Filipino Workers / International Labor Law

Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia programme provides humanitarian relief to migrant workers in response to COVID-19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon ILO has approved a grant to support assistance for migrant workers affected by COVID-19 in Samut Sakhon, Thailand Bello: No ban yet on deployment of OFWs There is no deployment ban on overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) despite the international travel restrictions due to a highly contagious variant of the virus causing COVID-19. Towards decent work for all homeworkers Working from home has long been an important feature of the world of work. The dramatic increase in working…

JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | Nuclear

United Nations’ Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty Article 7: International Cooperation and Assistance The United Nations’ Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty was approved in July 2017 by 122 nation states. On October 24, 2020, Honduras was the 50th nation-state to sign and ratify the Treaty, which meant the Treaty would enter into force ninety days later, on January 22. DOE unveils strategy for US nuclear science and technology The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), part of the US Department of Energy, has outlined its plan to support the existing US nuclear generation fleet, demonstrate the latest innovations in nuclear energy technologies…

JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | National Defense

DND scoffs at communist rebels’ plan to deploy urban hit squads The Department of Defense (DND) on Sunday scoffed at communist rebels’ threat to again deploy liquidation squads, with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana saying that the announcement only affirmed the government’s position that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA) are truly terrorist organizations. PH Navy crew begins training at sea Philippine Navy personnel tapped to man the country’s second missile-capable frigate BRP Antonio Luna are currently training on the ship off Ulsan, South Korea Army receives helicopter donation from Manny…

JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Humanitarian Law

THE GUIDELINES ON INVESTIGATING VIOLATIONS OF IHL ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN ARABIC, FRENCH, SPANISH AND RUSSIAN ‘These guidelines – the first document of its kind – provide key guidance to States aiming to conduct investigations of international humanitarian law (IHL) violations, but also to other bodies and individuals seeking a more detailed understanding of investigations in armed conflict. The fact that they are now available in five different languages will allow for their further dissemination and use in the field’ underlines Professor Gloria Gaggioli, Director of the Geneva Academy. You can’t handle the truth: misinformation and humanitarian action Misinformation…

JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Environmental Law

A UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights & Climate Change? Regional Perspectives (January 2021) Climate change is an existential threat for people and the planet. Its harmful effects undermine the full enjoyment and realization of all human rights. Yet, no dedicated mechanism at the Human Rights Council addresses climate change holistically. The Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability: How Can the European Union Set an Example for the World? (January 2021) Our analysis focuses on the global policy aspects of the Strategy, laying out the EU’s commitments toward global chemicals management and detailing practical steps to achieve these commitments over the next…

JANUARY 2021 | International Law Alerts | International Economic Law

Jake Sullivan on the Biden Administration's Trade Policy Towards China and Towards Allies Joe Biden's choice for National Security Adviser is Jake Sullivan. Sullivan was on Fareed Zakaria's TV show yesterday, and they had the following exchange Austria donates EUR 200,000 to support trade-related academic activities The government of Austria has contributed EUR 200,000 (CHF 215,000) in 2021 to the Global Trust Fund (GTF) dedicated to supporting the new phase of the WTO Chairs Programme. The objective of this initiative is to help academic institutions in developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs) build their expertise in trade policy, international…

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