EU: ICJ and civil society urge the EU to prioritize equality and non-discrimination
The ICJ and 140 civil society organizations call on EU leaders to ensure that equality before the law and non-discrimination be central priorities in the EU’s upcoming work programme.
Libya: the Human Rights Council must establish an independent international investigative mechanism
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) participated in the interactive dialogue on the report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on technical assistance and capacity-building to improve human rights in Libya. In a...
Unseen and Unheard: Violation of Women’s Rights in Myanmar
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Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Independence of Judges and Lawyers for her upcoming report to be presented at the 79th session of the General Assembly June 2024 I. Introduction The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) thanks the...
Kenya: Security forces must refrain from unlawful use of force at ongoing demonstrations
The ICJ recalls that, under international law, security forces must respect the principles of necessity and proportionality and that the use of lethal force is only permissible when strictly necessary to protect life.
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