On video: ensuring effective UN mechanisms for responding to crimes under international law
Watch on video this side event held on 18 March 2019 at the Human Rights Council. (more…)
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Malaysia: stop the harassment and intimidation of Women’s March organizers
The ICJ called on the Government of Malaysia to take immediate steps to protect the right of all persons in the country to freedom of expression and assembly, after seven organizers of the International Women’ Day (IWD) March were summoned for questioning by police authorities on 14 March 2019. (more…)
Moldova: systemic efforts still needed to achieve judicial independence – new ICJ report
The ICJ said today in an new report that Moldova remained a significant way from having a functionally independent judiciary, which is an indispensable element in the country’s capacity to deliver justice for its people and institutions. (more…)
UN side event: Accountability for crimes under international law in Libya: challenges and prospects
Tuesday, March 19, 11:00-12:00 Palais des Nations, Room XXV (more…)
Ukraine: ICJ stresses the need for security of lawyers and an independent legal profession
Following its mission to Ukraine on 4-8 March, the ICJ has called on the Ukrainian authorities to take urgent steps to ensure the physical safety of lawyers and to bring to justice those responsible for a series of violent attacks against them. (more…)
Uzbekistan: Expert Discussions on economic, social and cultural rights (ESC) rights and standards
Today, the ICJ and the Tashkent State University of Law (TSUL) in partnership with the UN Human Rights Office in Central Asia are organizing this event. The topic of the Third Expert Discussion is rights of persons with disabilities. (more…)