ICJ calls on Senate to amend counter-terrorism bill
The ICJ today urged members of the Philippine Senate not to adopt a new counter-terrorism bill without significant amendments to ensure compliance with international human rights law.
ICJ calls on government of Malaysia to ensure protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar
The ICJ today wrote to the Prime Minister of Malaysia urging that the Government ensure the protection of lawyer Malik Imtiaz Sarwar.
ICJ welcomes draft bill prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity
The ICJ today welcomed the consideration of a bill by the Philippines’ Senate that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Singapore: ICJ observes trial of opposition leader charged with contempt of court
The ICJ today announced it is observing the trial of Dr Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General of the Singapore Democratic Party, for compliance with international fair trial standards.
Thailand: ICJ calls for justice in the disappearance of prominent muslim lawyer
The ICJ today once again called on the Thai Government to ensure a full and effective investigation into the enforced disappearance of Somchai Neelapaijit in March 2004 and to bring those responsible to justice.
ICJ urges government of Cambodia to drop criminal defamation charges against human rights defenders
The ICJ today urged the Government of Cambodia to immediately drop criminal defamation charges brought against three human rights defenders arrested over the last two weeks.
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