ICJ awarded the UN Human Rights Prize
Today the ICJ has been awarded the UN Human Rights Prize. This prestigious award is granted by the UN every five years.
Countdown to free and fair elections in South Africa
The ICJ releases today the full text of a statement that marks the end of a mission conducted to South Africa.
Jurists denounce stalling of democratic process in Haiti
The ICJ strongly denounces the assassination of a number of persons, including Mr Antoine Izmery (photo), a political personality closely associated to President Aristide, on 11 September.
ICJ welcomes UN appointment of Special Rapporteur on Sexual Slavery
The ICJ welcomes the appointment of a UN Special Rapporteur on sexual slavery, in particular, in times of war.
ICJ calls for equal participation of women in development and denounces fraudulent enrichment of top officials
The ICJ said today, before the 45th Session of the UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities, held in Geneva, that the struggle for women’s human rights is by no means over.
Jurists say Israeli raids on South Lebanon violate international law
The ICJ said today that the on-going Israeli raids on the South of Lebanon contravene the principles of international law.
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