The Swiss Section of the ICJ sent today to the Swiss Parliament (National Council) a letter warning that, if approved, the current Draft Federal Law on Police Measures against Terrorism, tabled before them would clash with the country’s obligations under international human rights law. The ICJ supports this initiative of its Swiss Section. (more…)
The ICJ has urged United Nations Special Procedures to act in response to recent steps taken by the United States against staff of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and their families. (more…)
Today the ICJ joined 83 other signatories in calling on States, donors and other stakeholders to protect and promote the rights of stateless persons in their Covid-19 responses. (more…)
The ICJ, together with 24 other civil society organizations, sent a joint open letter to the Indian Government calling for the release of human rights defenders, all detained under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). (more…)
Today, ICJ and 83 other organisations sent a concerning joint letter to the Prime Minister of Malaysia on the response of the Government to threats of violence and ‘hate speech’ directed at ethnic Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers in the country. (more…)
The ICJ today called on the South African government to take measures to ensure access to justice and the full fulfillment of the economic, social and cultural rights of all in the country. (more…)
