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Indonesia: Protect women against online gender-based violence more effectively

The Indonesian authorities should ensure that women are effectively protected against online gender-based violence (OGBV) by implementing Law No. 12 of 2022 on Sexual Violence Crimes (Law 12/2022) and by addressing its shortcomings in line with international human rights law, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) highlighted in a briefing paper published today. (more…)

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Vietnam: Halt the arbitrary execution of death row prisoner Nguyen Van Chuong

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), and 12 other organizations, submitted an open letter to the State President urging the Vietnamese authorities to halt the execution of Nguyễn Văn Chưởng immediately, and to initiate a prompt, impartial and effective investigation into allegations that he was tortured to compel him to “confess” guilt. (more…)

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Myanmar: ICJ publishes an update to its October 2022 report on the violations of the right to freedom of religion or belief since coup d’état in Myanmar

Today, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has released an update to its October 2022 report entitled: “Violations of the right to freedom of religion or belief since the coup d’état in Myanmar”. This publication provides an overview of the violations of the right to freedom of religion or belief perpetrated in the period between […]

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