Libya: Armed clashes in Tripoli must end and those responsible must be held to account
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the recent escalation of hostilities between armed groups and the use of unnecessary or excessive force against peaceful protestors in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. The ICJ calls for an independent and impartial...
Thailand: Laws and practices do not meet international obligations to address gender-based violence, ICJ tells UN Committee
On 19 May, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), in collaboration with the Thai NGO SHero Thailand, submitted an alternative report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) ahead of its upcoming review of...
EU: Better support structures for children in conflict with the law are needed
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) organized a series of workshops for social workers and probation officers working with children from Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands and Slovakia. The goal was to share experiences, identify common challenges, and highlight effective practices in supporting children in conflict with the law.
Topics discussed included methods of conducting individual assessment of children, diversion options as alternatives to formal criminal proceedings, the availability of support organizations, the role of parents throughout justice processes, and the impact of institutional discrimination on children in conflict with law.
Africa: Persons with disabilities push for inclusive and accessible justice systems
All justice actors have a responsibility to ensure the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in a manner that is inclusive and participatory. This message was a recurring refrain heard at the Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with...
Nepal: Ensure Credible Transitional Justice Appointments
Political Interference in Selections is Jeopardizing the Process. (Geneva) – The Nepal government should urgently heed the demands of conflict victims and amend the process for appointing commissioners to the country’s two transitional justice bodies, Amnesty...Recent News
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