UN: ICJ position paper on the review of the Human Rights Council
The ICJ welcomes the second session of the review of the Human Rights Council (HRC) and has prepared a position paper on the review of the Council. (more…)
Archive | Position papers
Access to justice for all human rights
The time has come to ensure that people denied their economic, social and cultural rights, in particular those living in poverty, are able to access justice. (more…)
Muhannad Al-Hassani disbarment signals continuing persecution and intimidation of lawyers and human rights defenders
The ICJ and other NGOs condemned the decision of the Damascus Section of the Syrian Bar Association to prohibit lawyer and human rights defender Muhannad Al-Hassani from practicing law for the rest of his life. (more…)
Cambodia: tribunal must not use torture “confessions” as a legitimate source of information
What prisoners say or “confess” to under torture should never be admissible in any court proceedings, said the ICJ and other Human Rights groups. (more…)
ICJ submission on holding corporations accountable for their human rights violations
In this submission, the ICJ explores key aspects of the “Protect, Respect, Remedy” framework established by the Special Representative to the Secretary General John Ruggie (photo). (more…)
Nepal: joint memorandum on the Disappearances of Persons Bill
This Memorandum, submitted to the government of Nepal by the ICJ and other NGOs, includes some comments and recommendations on the latest draft of the Disappearances of Persons Bill 2066. (more…)