Jurists call for the preservation of the rule of law in Hong Kong
Today, the ICJ announced that its President, Justice Michael Kirby of Australia, has submitted his report entitled Hong Kong and the Rule of Law. (more…)
Archive | Press releases
Tunisia: jurists dismayed by politically motivated Chammari sentence
Today, the ICJ expressed its utter dismay over the five-year imprisonment sentence against the Tunisian human rights defender and opposition Member of Parliament Mr. Khémais Chammari, aged 54. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)