Transitional Justice Mechanisms in Sri Lanka (UN statement)
The ICJ today called at the UN for prompt establishment of a judicial accountability mechanism with international involvement, for Sri Lanka. (more…)
Archive | Non-legal submissions
ICJ calls for prompt publication of UN Database of businesses in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
The ICJ today called for prompt release of a database of businesses involved in certain activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, that has been prepared by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). (more…)
Threats to the rule of law in Turkey, Poland, Hungary, Azerbaijan and South Sudan (UN statement)
The ICJ today highlighted threats to the rule of law in Turkey, Poland, Hungary and Azerbaijan, and the need to address corporate complicity in South Sudan, at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. (more…)
Towards a treaty on business and human rights (UN statement)
Speaking at the UN, the ICJ today urged all States from all regions to participate actively in the process towards a treaty on business and human rights. (more…)
Sri Lanka: Transitional Justice Mechanisms in Sri Lanka and the role of the OHCHR (UN Statement)
The ICJ today addressed the UN Human Rights Council on the need for a time-bound implementation plan, developed with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, for Sri Lanka to implement its commitments and obligations on transitional justice. (more…)
UN Statement: Abuse of counter-terrorism measures against human rights defenders; no role for Egypt on UN expert mandate
The ICJ today delivered a joint oral statement to the UN Human Rights Council, addressing the abuse of counter-terrorism measures to repress human rights defenders and other civil society actors, and highlighting deep concerns about possible moves to allow Egypt a significant role over the UN’s independent expert on human rights and counter-terrorism. (more…)