EU: Advancing access to justice for children in criminal proceedings
On 18 and 19 March, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and partners organized a transnational roundtable on Access to Justice for Children Accused and Suspect in Criminal Proceedings. The event brought together judges, lawyers, public prosecutors, law enforcement officials, social workers and probation officers – from Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Poland, and Slovakia to discuss challenges in ensuring child-friendly justice systems across the EU.
Nepal: Women Judges’ Conference celebrates the International Day of Women Judges
On 10 March 2025, to mark the International Day of Women Judges, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) – in partnership with the Judges’ Society of Nepal, UNDP and the Royal Norwegian Embassy – hosted the 2nd Women Judges’ Conference in Kathmandu, Nepal. The...
South Africa: ICJ and partners meet to celebrate and advance the role of women in African judiciaries
Women judges continue to play an indispensable role in judiciaries across Africa. Despite gains in made towards greater representation in judiciaries, women judges and legal professionals face numerous gender-related challenges. In this connection, the International...
Philippines: Arrest of former President Duterte for ICC prosecution marks a milestone in the quest for justice and accountability
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) welcomes the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on 11 March 2025, carried out by the Philippine National Police pursuant to a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrant alleges...
Nepal: ICJ welcomes CEDAW’s recommendations on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities
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