Guatemala: Amicus Curaie on the right to truth
On 20 June, the ICJ submitted an amicus curiae on the right to truth to the Inter American Court of Human Rights regarding a case of enforced disappearance (Bamaca) from Guatemala.
UN Commission on Human Rights: two significant outcomes
Advances in negotiations on a treaty on Enforced Disappearances and an Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) were two significant developments at the 57th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights.
ICJ to visit Zimbabwe
The ICJ today welcomed the decision of the Government of Zimbabwe to grant permission to visit the country later this year in order to carry out a fact finding mission with regard to recent developments on the rule of law.
Peace Brigades International wins 2001 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
The ICJ – a member of the Martin Ennals Foundation – is pleased to announce that Peace Brigades International won 2001 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders.
Announcement by UNHCR: Mary Robinson, not to seek reappointment
The ICJ salutes Mary Robinson for her leadership and advocacy for human rights in the course of her term as UN Human Rights Commissioner.
The ICJ expresses solidarity with the judiciary of Zimbabwe
The ICJ applauds the courageous stance of Chief Justice Gubbay of Zimbabwe in continuing to preside over proceedings in the Supreme Court, despite pressure by the Government of Zimbabwe that he vacate his office by 28 February.
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