Rule of law, facing global assault, remains crucial for protecting the vulnerable
International commitment to the rule of law is under assault around the world, said a global panel of eminent academics, diplomats, and jurists. (more…)
Archive | Video clips
On video: women in Nepalese elections
In 2017, Nepal held its first local-level elections for almost 20 years and the first ever conducted under the new federal state structure established under the 2015 Constitution. They were significant because of the unprecedented number of women who stood as candidates and won. (more…)
International Women’s Day: ICJ and its Commissioners advancing gender justice
Today on International Women’s Day the world looks to celebrate the achievements of women and advances made towards the realization of women’s human rights but the day is also an opportunity to address the issues that continue to disadvantage women. (more…)
Voices on traditional justice from the Geneva Forum 2017
Raquel Yrigoyen Fajardo, Karabo Ozah and Charles Dinda talk about traditional justice systems in video interviews recorded at the 2017 ICJ Geneva Forum. (more…)
On video: arbitrary detention of indigenous leaders in Guatemala
Leaders of indigenous communities in Guatemala, seeking to protect their lands and natural resources from the negative impacts of business operations and infrastructure projects, have been charged with alleged criminal offences and in some instances arbitrarily detained. (more…)
The ICJ at the forefront in the struggle to eliminate violence against women
Over the last year, since 25 November 2016, the ICJ has published a series of (video) profiles introducing the remarkable work of ICJ women Commissioners and Honorary Members. (more…)