ICJ congratulates Asma Jahangir on her election as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association in Pakistan
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The Government of Nepal fails to meet its commitment to combat impunity
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1st ICJ Geneva Forum of Judges and Lawyers: accountable national security policies – the role of judges and legal practitioners
The ICJ Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers (CIJL) acts as a focal point and centre of expertise within the ICJ to advance the independence of lawyers, judges and prosecutors.
Kyrgizstan: measures to end attacks on lawyers and defendants urgently needed
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10/10/10: world day against the death penalty
On 10 October 2010, the 8th World Day Against the Death Penalty is dedicated to the US which executed 52 people and handed down 106 death sentences in 2009.
ICJ commissioner, Muhannad al-Hassani, announced as laureate of Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders, 2010
The main award for international human rights for 2010 goes to a Syrian human rights defender lingering in prison. The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) announces its Laureate for 2010 The main award for international human rights for 2010 goes to a Syrian human rights defender lingering in prison. The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) announces its Laureate for 2010.
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