Bolivia: New Report Highlights Shortcomings and Challenges of Judicial Independence
Judicial election processes and reform efforts deeply flawed The ICJ, jointly with the Due Process Law Foundation and the Latin American Federation of Magistrates, today launched the report titled “Neither comprehensive judicial elections nor judicial...
Syria: Ouster of Bachar Al-Assad a Historic Opportunity for Justice and Accountability
The ouster of Bachar Al Assad is a unique, historic opportunity for the pursuit of justice, accountability, and the right to truth for decades of serious crimes under international law in Syria, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today. “As Saidnaya,...
Africa: African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights calls for the full continental ratification and implementation of the African Disability Protocol
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the ICJ, Inclusion Africa, Sightsavers and Validity Foundation welcome the adoption by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights of a Resolution on 6 November aimed at advancing the ratification and effective implementation of the African Disability Protocol (“Protocol”) across the African continent.
ICJ welcomes its New President, human rights advocate Carlos Ayala
Ayala brings decades of experience defending the rule of law, advocating for constitutional justice, and championing the rights of marginalized groups The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) proudly welcomes Carlos Ayala as its new President, taking over...
Myanmar: ICC Prosecutor’s application for arrest warrant is a major step towards justice for the Rohingya
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