International conference about the African Court on Human and Peoples Rights
The ICJ and other partners organize an international conference titled “The African Court on Human and Peoples Rights, the establishment and the challenges”.
Tax order threatens leading human rights organization
The ICJ today expressed serious concern about a tax order made against the Centre, which may lead to its closure and comes after a pattern of harassment against this leading Russian human rights organization.
Bahrain: ICJ urges King not to promulgate new counter-terrorism law
The ICJ today urged the King of Bahrain in a letter not to promulgate a law on counter-terrorism that risks creating a legal framework prone to abuse.
Israel, Lebanon and Gaza Strip: UN to take immediate action to protect civilians in Lebanon and Gaza
Following the latest escalation of Israeli air raids and military incursions into Lebanon, the ICJ has called today on the UN to take immediate action to protect the civilian population in Lebanon, as well as in the Gaza Strip.
ICJ calls for full acceptance of rights under the Geneva Conventions and international human rights law
A new Pentagon memorandum accepts some minimum standards under the Geneva Conventions. The ICJ urges the US Government to recognize the full set of rights contained in the four Geneva Conventions.
Eminent Jurists conclude sub-regional hearing on terrorism and human rights in the Maghreb
The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter Terrorism and Human Rights concluded its sub-regional hearing in Morocco today.
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