The ICJ is deeply concerned by the arrest and possible torture of Dr. Iyad Sarraj, Commissioner-General of the Palestinian Independent Commission for Citizen’s Rights (PICCR) and Director of the Gaza Community Mental Health Program. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
