ICJ oral intervention on the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of te world
United Nations Commission on Human Rights 59th Session 17 March-25 April 2003 (oral intervention delivered on 1 April 2003). (more…)
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ICJ campaign to prevent torture
In November / December 2002, the United Nations General Assembly will take action on a resolution to adopt a new international treaty to prevent torture world-wide. (more…)
ICJ Addresses UN Human Rights Commission on Adoption of Torture Protocol
On 24 September, the United Nation Human Rights Commission held a one-day informal session, in part to discuss the human rights agenda for the present session of the General Assembly in New York. (more…)
Background information concerning the right to remedy and reparation
The ICJ and other groups created a briefing document that provides background information highlighting the importance of “The Draft Basic Principles and Guidelines on the Right to Remedy and Reparation for Victims of Violations of International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law”. (more…)
UN Sub-Commission: intervention on economic, social and cultural rights
The ICJ urges the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights to dedicate efforts towards the realization of economic, social and cultural rights through an Optional Protocol the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. (more…)
UN Sub-Commission: intervention on the administration of justice
In accordance with international law, the ICJ urges the UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights to further press for the regulation or prohibition of military courts as essential for the proper administration of justice, right to fair trial and eradication of impunity. (more…)