Austria, Romania, Serbia: Child Victims with Disabilities Face Barriers in Accessing Justice
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and its partners have published a new report, Left to Discretion: Child Victims with Disabilities in the Criminal Justice Systems in Austria, Romania and Serbia, examining how the three justice systems respond to the rights and needs of child victims with disabilities in criminal proceedings.
Lao PDR and Thailand: Lawyers and civil society deepen cross-border dialogue on gender-based violence
On 26 May 2026, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), with the support of the Embassy of The Netherlands in Bangkok, held a virtual half-day workshop bringing together 12 lawyers and civil society representatives from Lao PDR and Thailand to strengthen...
Chad: 10 Years On, Habré Conviction Inspires Global Justice
Ex-Chadian Dictator’s Trial in Senegal Set Legal Milestones; Reparations Unfulfilled (Nairobi, May 25, 2026) – The 2016 conviction in Senegal of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré was a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for atrocity crimes, Human Rights...
Thailand: ICJ and partners consider how to counter threats and SLAPPs against indigenous and environmental human rights defenders in the north
On 23 May 2026, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), the Center for Protection and Revival of Local Community Rights, and the Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) convened a workshop in Chiang Mai Province, bringing together 23 human rights defenders from...
Thailand: Land rights defenders in the Northeast call for stronger legal protection against harassment and abusive lawsuits
On 18 May 2026, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) convened a workshop in Chaiyaphum Province, Northeastern Thailand, with facilitation support provided by the Northeastern Labor Network. The event brought...Recent News
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