Ruwan Subasinghe
@RuwanSubasinghe
@ITFglobalunion Legal Director. Board member @ILAW_Network, @ethicaltrade & @cornellilr GLI. Law•Sports•Hip Hop• Personal Account. All Views My Own. He/him
Some thoughts from a labour perspective on the two landmark advisory opinions on the #ClimateCrisis and human rights by the #ICJ and #IACtHR respectively.👇🏾
Since the National Security Law came into force in 2020, over 200 unions have been forced to disband. Now the #HongKong government has pushed through further draconian anti-union laws. Totally unacceptable. Full solidarity with Hong Kong's independent trade union movement.
Hong Kong Labour Rights Monitor Condemns Trade Unions Laws Pushing Independent Organising to the Brink On the eve of the fifth anniversary of the #NSL National Security Ordinance, the #HongKong government rushed through sweeping amendments to the #TradeUnionsOrdinance,…
Extraordinary piece by Dr. Omer Bartov. nytimes.com/2025/07/15/opi…
Huge moment as the ICJ prepares to deliver its advisory opinion on State obligations in respect of the #ClimateCrisis. Here's hoping for strong positions on workers' individual and collective rights.
PRESS RELEASE: The #ICJ will deliver its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change on 23 July 2025 at 3 p.m. (The Hague). Watch live on @UNWebTV. Link to the press release: go.icj-cij.org/3TYEeOt
There were no words left months ago. This is the abyss. All people of conscience must step up to stop the genocide of Palestinians.
I have never felt so shaken. Children are dying of hunger. Falling one after another, like petals of a dying flower. Under our watch. How do you sleep, Presidents, Foreign Ministers, political leaders, diplomats, civil servants - doing nothing to stop Israel’s starvation…
All options have been on the table for the past 24 months.
The killing of civilians seeking aid in Gaza is indefensible. I spoke again with @gideonsaar to recall our understanding on aid flow and made clear that IDF must stop killing people at distribution points. All options remain on the table if Israel doesn’t deliver on its pledges
Very good. Stronger language. Same measures - just 'asking'. Real meaningful action now, please!
The suffering of civilians in Gaza is horrific. Together with 25 other partners, Canada‘s message is clear: the war in Gaza must end now. We call for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages and a full resumption of humanitarian aid, including food. Please see our…
Anyone have a copy of this judgment?
Landmark ruling in Belgium! Today, a Brussels court ruled that the Flemish government must block transit to Israel of all goods that can be used in military equipment, citing Israel's breaches of int'l law. There can be no business as usual with a country committing genocide.
And not to mention last week the Hague Group committed to supporting universal jurisdiction mandates to ensure justice for victims of international crimes in Palestine.
Belgium's Federal Prosecutor's Office says that it "could" have jurisdiction to prosecute two members of the IDF found in Belgium, citing both the Geneva Conventions and the Torture Convention.
6 measures designed to end the atrocities in #Gaza and protect and revitalize international law. Membership of the Hague Group is only going to grow in the face of inaction by regional bodies and the hamstrung UNSC.
BREAKING 🇨🇴🇵🇸 States announce unprecedented measures to halt the Gaza genocide at emergency conference convened by The Hague Group in Bogotá, Colombia.
When judicial activism reaches its limit & the law simply doesn't deliver justice. Really unfortunate decision in this major #ClimateCrisis case. Climate litigation at the national, regional & international level still super important. La lutte continue. theguardian.com/environment/20…
Brasil vai aderir à ação da África do Sul na ONU que acusa Israel de genocídio. Decisão deve acirrar conflito com Donald Trump, que dá apoio incondicional ao Estado judeu no conflito 📲📰 Leia mais em mla.bs/462c568e 📸 Bashar Taleb - 14.jul.25/AFP
A new multilateralism based on the respect and effective implementation of international law. Incredible timing in view of the EU Summit (of inaction).
"We are seeing the rise of a new multilateralism, principled, courageous, increasingly led by the global majority." @FranceskAlbs 🇺🇳 addresses the Emergency Conference of States to Halt Israel’s Genocide in Gaza.https://t.co/DArmGsZb2s
Refusal to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement is a ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ "This will be remembered as one of the most disgraceful moments in the EU’s history," says @AgnesCallamard amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
Le gouvernement du Canada devrait faire de même suite à la conduite antisyndicale flagrante d’Amazon au Québec et en Colombie-Britannique. We need the government of Canada to do the same after Amazon's egregious anti-union conduct in Québec and BC. #MakeAmazaonPay
BREAKING: The European Parliament’s Employment Committee decided to maintain the Amazon lobby ban and reject a closed-door hearing with Amazon representatives. It also committed to holding another hearing and organise a visit to Amazon warehouses. uni-europa.org/news/european-…
Massive win for #Unifor warehouse workers at #Amazon BC. Amazon's anti-union playbook torn to shreds by the BC Labour Board. Solidarity! #MakeAmazonPay
It's a #PrimeDay indeed! Big win as the B.C. Labour Board certifies Unifor at Amazon’s Delta facility after ruling the company interfered in the union drive. “Workers slayed the giant,” said @Lanampayne. Time to bargain a first contract. #canlab unifor.org/news/all-news/…
I’m alarmed by continued escalation of violence in Syria & unequivocally condemn all violence against civilians. I condemn Israel’s escalatory airstrikes & reports of the IDF's redeployment of forces in the Golan. I call for an immediate cessation of all violations of Syria’s…
As we remember the victims of the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica, we must also confront the reality that hate speech is on the rise again, fueling discrimination, extremism, & violence. We cannot ignore the warning signs. Let's confront denial with truth & impunity with justice.…
The ICC delivers on its mandate. High time the Taliban leadership faces justice. Great to see the ICC issue arrest warrants against Taliban leaders for crimes against humanity perpetrated against women and girls in Afghanistan. Justice now!
The International Criminal Court’s announcement sends a powerful message to Afghan women and girls everywhere. Perpetrators like the Taliban, who systemically deny women and girls their human rights, must be held accountable for their crimes. It has been nearly four years since…
What should States do in response to the US administration sanctions against @FranceskAlbs, the ICC Prosecutor and Judges? Publicly condemn the use of sanctions to undermine the ICC and express strong, unconditional commitment to the ICC and its critical global mandate; to the…