ICJ Australia opposes new counter-terrorism laws
ICJ Australia has renewed its opposition to the introduction of draconian counter-terrorism laws that erode fundamental liberties and human rights developed over centuries of jurisprudence.
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The ICJ today began a four-day high-level mission to Nepal to assess the continuing human rights crisis in the country.
The mission will focus on respect for the rule of law, especially the role of the judiciary in defending human rights, respect for decisions of the judiciary and restrictions on human rights defenders, particularly human rights lawyers.
While in Nepal, the mission team will meet with senior government officials, the National Human Rights Commission, the Chief Justice and other members of the judiciary, senior members of the legal profession and human rights defenders. The mission is led by ICJ Secretary-General, Nicholas Howen and will be available to speak to the media at the conclusion of the mission on the 30th September and 1st October.
President Mubarak to implement commitment to end the state of emergency
On the occasion of his swearing-in ceremony yesterday, the ICJ wrote to President Mubarak welcoming his presidential campaign commitment to put an end to the state of emergency.
UN ‘disappearances’ treaty a major advance: countries should push for treaty’s worldwide adoption and ratification
The adoption of an international treaty against forced disappearances at the United Nations is a great step forward in the fight against this crime, said human rights groups.
Speech by Nicholas Howen, ICJ Secretary-General, delivered at the ‘Business and Human Rights’ conference organized by the Danish section of the ICJ
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