Latvia’s planned withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention – a setback for the human rights of women and girls
Latvia should not proceed with its planned withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (the “Istanbul Convention”), the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today. On 30 October...
EU: Experts highlight the need to address inequality and expand alternatives to child pre-trial detention in criminal proceedings
On 27 October 2025, the International Commission of Jurists held a webinar for prosecutors and law enforcement personnel, focusing on combating systemic discrimination and expanding alternatives to pre-trial detention for children in criminal justice systems.
The event brought together experts and practitioners to discuss how inequality is embedded within existing systems and how a child-centred, rights-based approach can drive meaningful reform. Participants highlighted that children in conflict with the law are often treated as individual offenders rather than as young people affected by broader social and economic inequalities such as poverty, exclusion, and limited access to education.
Uzbekistan: Briefing paper on strengthening the domestic implementation of Human Rights Committee Views
Today, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) published a legal paper analyzing comparative examples and practices illustrating how Uzbekistan and other jurisdictions can strengthen the domestic implementation of the UN Human Rights Committee’s (HRC) Views. The...The International Commission of Jurists and Partners Call on African States to actively engage in negotiations on the Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
On 23 October 2025, the International Commission of Jurists, together with End Gender Apartheid, Asia Justice Coalition, Amnesty International, Gender Dynamix, Lawyers for Human Rights and Centre for Strategic litigation, delivered an oral statement during the public...
The Gambia: ICJ and partners advocate for progress on the human rights of persons with disabilities
24 October 2025 During the ongoing 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), in Banjul, The Gambia, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and its partners are undertaking a range of activities to convince African...Recent News
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