https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/ GJIL is a student-run, legal journal featuring articles, essays, comments, and notes on diverse international law topics. en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 The article discusses the growing issue of airborne plastic pollution, particularly in tropical nations, and argues for its inclusion in global treaties, alongside recommendations for monitoring, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/160854-a-perspective-on-airborne-plastic-regulation-in-the-tropics-a-review-of-evidence-and-implications-for-the-global-plastics-treaty https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/160854-a-perspective-on-airborne-plastic-regulation-in-the-tropics-a-review-of-evidence-and-implications-for-the-global-plastics-treaty Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:48:00 +0000 This article examines threats to religious freedom in Africa, analyzes existing protections under the African Charter, and proposes expanding jurisprudence to clarify state duties and better address ongoing challenges. https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/141770-freedom-of-religion-under-the-african-charter-on-human-and-peoples-rights https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/141770-freedom-of-religion-under-the-african-charter-on-human-and-peoples-rights Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:04:00 +0000 This note calls for a global effort to ensure justice, protect the rights of individuals with mental health conditions, and prevent wrongful executions through fair and consistent legal standards. https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/141769-safeguarding-the-vulnerable-international-solutions-for-defendants-with-mental-impairment-in-capital-cases https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/141769-safeguarding-the-vulnerable-international-solutions-for-defendants-with-mental-impairment-in-capital-cases Thu, 03 Jul 2025 02:40:00 +0000 This note compares China’s strict regulations and content censorship with the U.S.’s varied legal responses to youth smartphone addiction, exploring constitutional limits and proposing regulatory agencies as a middle ground. https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/141768-the-generation-of-screenagers-a-comparative-analysis-between-china-and-the-united-states-on-government-response-to-smartphone-addiction-and-the-harm https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/141768-the-generation-of-screenagers-a-comparative-analysis-between-china-and-the-united-states-on-government-response-to-smartphone-addiction-and-the-harm Thu, 03 Jul 2025 02:22:00 +0000 The aim of this article is to provide a realistic roadmap for systemic reforms needed to realize the right to an inclusive education for Salvadoran students with disabilities. https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/141765-enforcing-the-right-to-inclusive-education-for-children-with-disabilities-in-el-salvador https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/141765-enforcing-the-right-to-inclusive-education-for-children-with-disabilities-in-el-salvador Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:01:00 +0000 This article examines Supreme Court limitations on the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) and proposes a "touch and concern" test to guide future human rights litigation involving corporations and extraterritoriality. https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/128108-the-expectation-game-the-alien-tort-statute-corporate-liability-and-the-international-law-forum-after-_nestle_ https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/128108-the-expectation-game-the-alien-tort-statute-corporate-liability-and-the-international-law-forum-after-_nestle_ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 23:35:00 +0000 This article discusses global efforts to abolish the death penalty, the impact of mandatory death sentences, and the importance of judicial independence in upholding human rights. https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/128053-mandatory-death-sentence-statutes-as-a-threat-to-judicial-independence-in-african-jurisdictions https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/128053-mandatory-death-sentence-statutes-as-a-threat-to-judicial-independence-in-african-jurisdictions Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:47:31 +0000 This article analyzes state justifications for the legality of drone strikes and argues that a new method of evidence-gathering is necessary to reveal the illegal nature of these strikes. https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/119008-reconstructing-hidden-international-humanitarian-law-violations-through-digital-forensics-case-studying-palestine-and-the-greater-middle-east https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/119008-reconstructing-hidden-international-humanitarian-law-violations-through-digital-forensics-case-studying-palestine-and-the-greater-middle-east Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:29:21 +0000 This article discusses unique rights for mothers, and outlines the reasons why mothers are in need of specific protections that go beyond those afforded in universal human rights documents. https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/119007-mothers-rights-are-human-rights https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/119007-mothers-rights-are-human-rights Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:29:36 +0000 This article addresses the state of education for girls in Northeast Nigeria. This includes analyzing the impact of the Boko Haram insurgency, cultural attitudes towards education, and financial roadblocks. https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/118970-examination-of-the-right-of-the-girl-child-to-education-in-northeast-nigeria https://gjil.scholasticahq.com/article/118970-examination-of-the-right-of-the-girl-child-to-education-in-northeast-nigeria