Leading jurists begin terrorism inquiry in Moscow
The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights begins a public hearing in Moscow today. 
December ICJ E-Bulletin on counter terrorism and human rights – no. 9
Read the 9th issue of ICJ’s monthly newsletter on proposed and actual changes in counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices and their impact on human rights at the national, regional and international levels.
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Butler Medal presentation at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on November 5
The William J. Butler Human Rights Medal honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the human rights field.
Uganda : ICJ observes trials of opposition leader
The ICJ today began its observation of the civilian trial of Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Chairperson of the Forum for Democratic Change.
Decisive action needed to create independent judiciary and fight impunity
The ICJ today called on the Government of Guatemala and Congress to take decisive action to turn the judiciary into an independent institution that actively protects human rights and fights impunity.
Nepal: media ordinance creates legal cover for unlawful government practices
In a report released today entitled ‘Power to Silence: Nepal’s new media ordinance’, the ICJ said that Nepal’s Media Ordinance is in violation of Nepal’s international human rights obligations and the Nepali Constitution and called on the Government immediately to repeal it.
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