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Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights to Conduct Landmark Hearing on Osman Kavala Case Amid Concerns Over Turkish Judicial Independence
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) is scheduled to hear oral pleadings on March 25, 2026, in a pivotal case concerning the ongoing detention of Turkish human rights defender and philanthropist Osman Kavala. The hearing, which represents a critical juncture in the long-standing legal battle between Kavala and the Republic […]
Human Rights Watch Urges Formula 1 and FIA to Implement Rigorous Due Diligence Against Sportswashing Ahead of 2026 Grand Prix Season
Paris — As Formula One (F1) and its governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), prepare for a sprawling 2026 Grand Prix season, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a formal call for the organizations to address the escalating risk of "sportswashing." The international advocacy group warns that without stringent human rights due diligence, […]
