Nepal: Experts Work to Strengthen the Legal Framework for Forensic Investigation Facilitate Effective Transitional Justice
On March 25 2024, the International Commission of Jurists and Advocacy Forum-Nepal organized an expert consultation in Kathmandu, bringing together 30 forensic fields, including forensic specialists, archaeologists, psychiatrists, psychosociologists, police,...
Asia: People with disabilities advocate their own rights at ICJ’s first international workshop
In Asia, the ICJ successfully organized its first-ever international workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities. One of the key features of the workshop was the participation of persons with disabilities as self-advocates. The panels shared powerful...
EU: Comparative discussion on the right of judges to be independent
On 2 May 2024, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) held a meeting for EU lawyers to discuss the right of judges to independence, as established by the jurisprudence of the Inter-American system.
Thailand: Justice and accountability in cases of enforced disappearances remains elusive
Despite the adoption of landmark legislation addressing the crime of enforced disappearance in 2022, authorities have been slow to act in ensuring effective investigations and prosecutions in suspected instances of this human rights atrocity. At workshop held on 27-28...
Nepal: Measures needed to address adverse human rights impacts of institutionalization of the persons with disabilities
Nepal’s practices with respect to institutionalization of persons with disabilities are detrimental to the human rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and are not compliant with international law and standards. At a consultation organized by the...Recent News
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