Thailand: Ratification of the Convention on Enforced Disappearance an important step for justice and accountability
The ICJ welcomes Thailand’s ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of all Persons against Enforced Disappearance. Thailand submitted its depository notification of ratification to the UN Secretary-General, effective on 14 May 2024. “The...
South Africa: third-party intervention in Semenya v. Switzerland
The International Commission of Jurists, the Organisation Intersex International Europe and the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association jointly file a third-party intervention before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in a case concerning the South African athlete Caster Semenya.
Tunisia: the authorities must halt all forcible removals of foreign nationals in violation of international law and stop intimidating associations working on asylum and migration
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns Tunisia’s forcible removals of at least 400 foreign nationals, mainly from sub-Saharan Africa, including asylum-seekers and refugees, in violation of the non-refoulement principle and the prohibition on collective...
Asia: People with disabilities advocate their own rights at ICJ’s first international workshop
In Asia, the ICJ successfully organized its first-ever international workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities. One of the key features of the workshop was the participation of persons with disabilities as self-advocates. The panels shared powerful...Recent News
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