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East and Southern African Chief Justices say more must be done to strengthen the fair administration of justice and the role of the judiciary in safeguarding human rights in the digital age

Apr 25, 2022 | News

From 21 to 23 April 2022, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABAROLI) East Africa Programme, in collaboration with the Southern African Chief Justices Forum (SACJF), the Media Institute of Southern Africa, Africa Judges & Jurists Forum, Advancing Rights in Southern Africa and ICJ Kenya, held a regional symposium of Chief Justices in Nairobi Kenya, to discuss digital transformation of judiciaries and the critical role of the judiciary in protecting human rights online in East and Southern Africa.

EU: ICJ Briefing calls for an end to criminalization of humanitarian assistance to migrants

Apr 22, 2022 | News

In a briefing paper published today, the ICJ called on the European Union and its Member States to put an end to the criminalization of humanitarian assistance to migrants, by redefining the crime of smuggling of migrants to exclude humanitarian assistance, and by refraining from prosecuting those providing humanitarian assistance and other support.

Upcoming ICJ event: Is the EU living up to its values in relation to migrants and refugees?

Apr 21, 2022 | Events, News

On Wednesday 27 April 2022, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) will hold the Final Event of the FAIR PLUS Project, from 14:00 to 15:30, in Brussels and online.

Indonesia: the ICJ welcomes the Indonesian Parliament’s landmark adoption of legislation on sexual violence

Apr 21, 2022 | News

Following more than a decade of advocacy by women’s human rights groups, Indonesia’s parliament adopted long-awaited legislation against sexual violence.

Sri Lanka: Stop using excessive force in response to protests

Apr 20, 2022 | News

The Sri Lankan authorities must immediately stop law enforcement officials using unnecessary or excessive force to respond to protests against rapid inflation and shortages of food, fuel, and electricity, said the International Commission of Jurists today.

Civil Society Alliance for Human Rights in the Pandemic Treaty warns World Health Organization of risk of inadequate consultation

Apr 12, 2022 | News

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (“INB”) for the Pandemic Treaty begins a two day public hearing on the substantive elements that should be included in the treaty which has begun negotiating this year. A new briefing published today by the informal Civil Society Alliance for Human Rights (“Alliance”), of which the ICJ is a member, raises substantial concerns about the nature and participatory range of public consultations proposed by the INB.

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East and Southern African Chief Justices say more must be done to strengthen the fair administration of justice and the role of the judiciary in safeguarding human rights in the digital age

EU: ICJ Briefing calls for an end to criminalization of humanitarian assistance to migrants

Upcoming ICJ event: Is the EU living up to its values in relation to migrants and refugees?

Indonesia: the ICJ welcomes the Indonesian Parliament’s landmark adoption of legislation on sexual violence

Sri Lanka: Stop using excessive force in response to protests

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