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Oral Statement of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) at the adoption of Tunisia’s UPR outcomes under agenda item 6 (more…)
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“The realization of human rights is not only essential end in itself, but must play a central role in security and development policies in the southern border provinces of Thailand, and recognize as a tool in shaping effective peace process and the free and fair general election.” A recent public dialogue hosted by the International […]
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Nepal’s proposed law disregards domestic and international legal standards (Geneva, 23 March 2023) — A bill to amend Nepal’s transitional justice legislation does not fully meet the country’s domestic law or international legal obligations and will not provide justice for victims if adopted in its current form, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International […]
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Representatives of judiciaries and judicial training academies from across South and Southeast Asia have agreed to take effective measures to ensure that a gender perspective is incorporated into their judicial roles and functions. In particular, they have committed to work toward the adoption of Bangkok General Guidance for Judges on Applying a Gender Perspective. Thirty-nine […]
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Tunisia: today, the ICJ denounced the brutal crackdown on political dissent and freedom of expression through a statement delivered during the General debate under item 4 at the Human Rights Council. The statement reads as follows: “Mr President, In Tunisia, since 25 July 2021, the President’s arrogation of powers and his successive autocratic decisions – […]
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