Human rights defenders from Sri Lanka and Burundi share 2007 Martin Ennals Award
The ICJ as one of the members on the Jury of the Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders announces the two 2007 Laureates.
ICJ concludes mission to assess developments related to reference against Chief Justice Chaudhry
The ICJ today concluded its mission to Pakistan to examine events and developments in Chaudhry case.
ICJ inquest observer finds flaws in investigation into killing of ACF aid workers
The ICJ today released the report of its observer of the inquest into the killings of 17 aid workers in Sri Lanka in August last year.
Pakistan: ICJ begins mission to assess developments related to reference against Chief Justice Chaudry
The ICJ high-level mission will last seven days and examine events and developments in the Chaudry case.
Sri Lanka : international human rights field operation can create space for local mechanisms and help to protect civilians
Experience from around the world has shown that in such acute situations as in Sri Lanka, a professional, impartial and international human rights field operation can play a significant role.
ICJ concerned over suspension of Chief Justice Chaudhry and the use of force against protesting lawyers
The ICJ today expressed its serious concerns about the unconstitutional suspension of the Chief Justice by the Government of Pakistan.
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