Tunisia: End arbitrary criminal proceedings against Tunisian judges’ association President Anas Hmedi
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) firmly condemns the Tunisian authorities’ initiation of further arbitrary criminal proceedings against Judge Anas Hmedi, the President of the Association of Tunisian Magistrates (AMT). Judge Hmedi only became aware of...
Thailand: New sexual harassment law a step in the right direction, albeit concerns remain
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today welcomes the 30 December 2025 entry into force of the amendment to Thailand’s Criminal Code (No. 30) B.E. 2568 (2025) criminalizing sexual harassment—an abusive conduct that had long remained in legal limbo in the...
United States/Venezuela: Territorial sovereignty, the rule of law and human rights must be guaranteed and respected
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the attacks by the United States against Venezuela as an unlawful use of force and a clear violation of article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter. The ICJ also condemns the unlawful abduction of Venezuelan...
Tajikistan: barriers faced by survivors of gender-based violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious and persistent human rights concern in Tajikistan, a report published today by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) finds. While laws and policies have been adopted, many survivors continue to face an environment in which violence against women is underreported and insufficiently addressed, with limited legal remedies and accountability.
Uzbekistan: ICJ convenes Expert Discussion on strengthening implementation of UN Treaty Bodies
On 19 December 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), together with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA), the Development Strategy Centre and the National Human Rights Centre...Recent News
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