Assistance to Ukraine and Colombia in the field of human rights – ICJ at the UN Human Rights Council
Today, the UN Human Rights Council discussed technical assistance and capacity building in Ukraine and Colombia in Geneva.
The time is now for full Global Support towards a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) stands united with a diverse coalition of more than 300 organizations and individuals from around the globe in issuing a call for States to adopt a procedure at the 79th session...
Egypt must immediately and unconditionally release anti-torture protester Mahmoud Hussein
The Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Mahmoud Hussein who is facing 25 years in prison simply for wearing a T-shirt with an anti-torture slogan, 15 Egyptian and international human rights organizations said today. البيان باللغة العربية...
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