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ICJ welcomes its New President, human rights advocate Carlos Ayala
Ayala brings decades of experience defending the rule of law, advocating for constitutional justice, and championing the rights of marginalized groups The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) proudly welcomes Carlos Ayala as its new...
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Eswatini: In the face of ongoing repression of the legal profession, lawyers raise concerns with UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
The Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers emphasized the fundamental importance of the independence of judges and lawyers in the protection of human rights and the rule of law. Continue Reading Eswatini: In...
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EU: Enhancing litigation strategies before the CJEU to protect migrant children from detention
On 1–2 April 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and its partners convened national lawyers and European legal experts for a two-day transnational workshop focused on litigation strategies before the Court of Justice of...
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Nepal: Prime Minister Oli and Political Leaders Commit to a Victim-Centered Transitional Justice Process
Nepal’s leading political authorities including the Prime Minister, together with civil society groups, have pledged to redouble their efforts to improve and implement effective transitional justice mechanisms and procedures to ensure accountability and reparations for...
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EU: Advancing access to justice for children in criminal proceedings
On 18 and 19 March, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and partners organized a transnational roundtable on Access to Justice for Children Accused and Suspect in Criminal Proceedings. The event brought together judges, lawyers,...
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Nepal: Women Judges’ Conference celebrates the International Day of Women Judges
On 10 March 2025, to mark the International Day of Women Judges, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) – in partnership with the Judges’ Society of Nepal, UNDP and the Royal Norwegian Embassy – hosted...
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Thailand: On the second anniversary of the Anti-Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, victims continue to call for justice and remedies, despite UN recommendations.
On 28 February 2025, the ICJ co-hosted a roundtable consultation with 26 victims and families of victims of torture, ill-treatment and enforced disappearance in Thailand. Two years after the adoption of the Prevention and Suppression...
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