Thailand: New sexual harassment law a step in the right direction, albeit concerns remain
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today welcomes the 30 December 2025 entry into force of the amendment to Thailand’s Criminal Code (No. 30) B.E. 2568 (2025) criminalizing sexual harassment—an abusive conduct that had long remained in legal limbo in the...
United States/Venezuela: Territorial sovereignty, the rule of law and human rights must be guaranteed and respected
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the attacks by the United States against Venezuela as an unlawful use of force and a clear violation of article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter. The ICJ also condemns the unlawful abduction of Venezuelan...
Tajikistan: barriers faced by survivors of gender-based violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious and persistent human rights concern in Tajikistan, a report published today by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) finds. While laws and policies have been adopted, many survivors continue to face an environment in which violence against women is underreported and insufficiently addressed, with limited legal remedies and accountability.
Kenya: High Court’s affirmation of persons with disabilities’ legal capacity a welcome step forward
17 December 2025 The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), the Validity Foundation, and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights welcome the judgment of the High Court of Kenya at Nairobi (the Court) in the recent case of Wilson Nderitu Macharia v I&M...
Kyrgyz Republic: ICJ welcomes Constitutional Court ruling blocking reintroduction of the death penalty
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