Bangalore Declaration and Plan of Action
Between 23-25 October 1995, the ICJ, in conjunction with the Commission’s triennial meeting, convened in Bangalore, India, a conference on economic, social and cultural rights and the role of lawyers. (more…)
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Nigeria’s military government continues to violate human rights
Today, the ICJ received news of the arrest of Mr. Olisa Agbakoba (photo), the President of the Civil Liberties Organization. This arrest is the latest in a series of disturbing developments occurring in Nigeria. (more…)
Pakistan: Attack on advocate Asma Jahangir
The ICJ’s Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers intervened today with the Government of Pakistan, expressing its deep concern over the recent attack on Advocate Asma Jahangir. (more…)
Approving the Council of Europe’s bar on Russia’s entry, the ICJ condemns human rights violations in Chechnya
Today, the ICJ approved the decision of the Council of Europe to impose a sine die bar on Russia’s application to join the organization. (more…)
Jurists denounce states’ obstructions in elaborating a UN Charter on human rights defenders
The ICJ voiced its concern today over the fact that a small clique of States continues to systematically insist on trying to set limitations on the work of human rights defenders. (more…)
ICJ Condemns the bomb attack in Israel
The ICJ condemns the bomb attack at Beit Lid bus stop junction. The “Islamic Jihad” claimed responsibility for this act which resulted in the killing of 18 Israeli soldiers and one civilian, and injured tens of other persons. (more…)