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...
Russian Federation: Lawyers defending suspects in Crocus City Hall attack must be protected
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the intimidation and threats directed at lawyers appointed to defend individuals accused of the violent terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall on 22 March.
Civil Society, Media and Human Rights Organizations jointly urge the European Commission to strengthen its rule of law reporting content
The ICJ, together with 37 key civil society, human rights, journalist and media support organizations, published a joint public statement on the 2024 Rule of Law Report.
HRC55: The ICJ calls for more resources for the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories & the establishment of an international independent investigation mechanism in Libya
At the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) addressed dire human rights situations requiring the Council’s attention, calling for increased resources for the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian...Recent News
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