Nepal: Measures needed to address adverse human rights impacts of institutionalization of the persons with disabilities
Nepal’s practices with respect to institutionalization of persons with disabilities are detrimental to the human rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and are not compliant with international law and standards. At a consultation organized by the...
Tunisia: End crackdown on journalists
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the detention and prosecution of prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb solely for his work reporting on alleged corruption by members of the executive. البيان باللغة العربية On 26 March 2024, the public...
Zambia: Zambian authorities must implement the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ recommendations
A range of Zambian organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and other civil society organizations (CSOs) – who early in March this year made submissions to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the Committee) ahead of its examination of Zambia’s compliance with and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – have welcomed the Committee’s concluding observations and called on the Zambian authorities to take expeditious steps to ensure their implementation.
Thailand: Ensure that historic Marriage Equality Bill is passed
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) welcomes the progress made by Thai lawmakers in the House of Representatives and Senate towards the passing of the Marriage Equality Bill. Its enactment will be a major victory for human rights defenders who have...
Dismantling courtroom misogyny
Asian judiciaries, prompted by the ICJ’s framework for judicial conduct, the Bangkok General Guidance, are increasingly combating courtroom misogyny and promoting fairness and inclusivity in legal systems. A recent case decided by the Supreme Court of India...Recent News
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