Eminent jurists examine human rights impact of fight against terrorism in East Africa
The Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights began its sub-regional hearing on terrorism and human rights in East Africa today.
ICJ calls on UN member states to establish a strong Human Rights Council
The ICJ calls on UN Member States to adopt the draft resolution issued by the President of the General Assembly on the establishment of a new Human Rights Council to replace the Commission on Human Rights.
Uganda: General court martial must respect ruling by constitutional court
The ICJ today expressed its deep concern over the continuation of a trial of civilians before the Ugandese military General Court Martial.
USA: ICJ honorary member Bertrand Ramcharan awarded the Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award
On 6 February 2006, the Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award was presented to Dr. Bertrand Ramcharan by the Honorable Joseph E. Irenas, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Announcement of the nominees for the Martin Ennals Award 2006
The Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) announced today that four people were selected as nominees for the 2006 Award.
Eminent Jurists end visit to Colombia
E. Raúl Zaffaroni (Argentina), Robert K. Goldman (United States) and Stefan Trechsel (Switzerland), from the “Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights”, left Colombia today.
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