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Colombia: ICJ seminars on accountability in cases of unlawful deaths and torture

From 11 to 15 September 2023, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) held three seminars on accountability for unlawful deaths and torture for victims and victim representatives (September 11), judges (September 12 and 13), and prosecutors and investigators (September 14 and 15) in Bogotá, Colombia. The seminars highlighted the importance of ensuring compliance with international […]

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ICJ makes submission to Inter-American Court of Human Rights on the human rights impacts of the firearms industry

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the Due Process of Law Foundation (DPLF) recently submitted written legal comments to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) in relation to the Advisory Opinion requested by Mexico on “the activities of private companies engaged in the firearms industry and their effects in human rights”. (more…)

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Colombia: Human rights defenders continue to face pressure and attacks

A special feature by Juan Velez Rojas For several decades, Colombia has been a dangerous country for human rights defenders (HRDs) to carry out their critical work. Despite government measures to protect them and the signing of the 2016 Peace Agreement, this situation has not changed and may even be getting worse. A 2020 report […]

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Nicaragua: Liberation of over 200 arbitrarily detained prisoners must be accompanied by establishment of rule of law and human rights protections

The ICJ calls on the Nicaraguan authorities to take immediate steps to restore the rule of law and democratic principles, and end systematic violations of human rights in the country. The authorities must immediately release all persons arbitrarily detained, including political prisoners and ensure that people are able to exercise their human rights and fundamental […]

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