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December 3, 2024 Dispatches

Belgian Ruling a Landmark Win for Reparations Movement

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Clockwise from top left, Simone Ngalula, Monique Bitu Bingi, Lea Tavares Mujinga, Noelle Verbeeken and Marie-Jose Loshiborn, who were born in Congo when the country was under Belgian rule and were taken away from their mothers, successfully sued the Belgian state for crimes against humanity.
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Belgium Overcomes EU Struggles to Send Strong Message on Gaza

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Belgium – Moving from Regrets to Reparations

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Growing opposition to fully autonomous weapons from various quarters shows how the public conscience supports banning weapons systems that lack meaningful human control.
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May 30, 2018 Commentary

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April 9, 2018 Report

Friends of Syria: Action Needed at Brussels Conference

Focus on Justice, Refugees, Education

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October 3, 2017 Dispatches

Yemen International Inquiry Offers Glimmer of Hope

Appoint Strong Experts, Press All Parties to Cooperate

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Restricting Women’s Clothing – and Freedom – in Belgium

European Court Upholds Ban on Face Coverings

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March 8, 2017 Letter

Civil Society Letter to Heads of State and Government on EU Response to the Refugee Crisis

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