International Commission of Jurists
Nicaragua: Liberation of over 200 arbitrarily detained prisoners must be accompanied by establishment of rule of law and human rights protections

Nicaragua: Liberation of over 200 arbitrarily detained prisoners must be accompanied by establishment of rule of law and human rights protections

Feb 15, 2023 | News

The ICJ calls on the Nicaraguan authorities to take immediate steps to restore the rule of law and democratic principles, and end systematic violations of human rights in the country. The authorities must immediately release all persons arbitrarily detained, including political prisoners and ensure that people are able to exercise their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

ICJ supports the Bill decriminalizing adult sex work in South Africa

ICJ supports the Bill decriminalizing adult sex work in South Africa

Jan 31, 2023 | Advocacy

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) welcomes the fact that the South African government is taking the necessary first steps toward decriminalizing adult sex work. In a letter responding to an invitation from the South African Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for public comment on the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendments Bill, 2022 (the Bill), ICJ recommends that the sale and purchase of adult sex work be fully decriminalized.

Nepal: Lawyers reaffirm the need to take firm steps to eliminate harmful gender stereotypes and unconscious bias in the administration of justice

Nepal: Lawyers reaffirm the need to take firm steps to eliminate harmful gender stereotypes and unconscious bias in the administration of justice

Jan 31, 2023 | Advocacy, News

At a workshop for lawyers focusing on the Elimination of Gender Discriminatory Attitudes and Behaviors Towards Women and Enhancing Access to Justice for Women organized by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), in collaboration with Nepal Bar Association (NBA), participating legal practitioners agreed that gender stereotypes and gender discriminatory behaviors pose major barriers for women who are in their quest to access justice.

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