Eswatini: women still face obstacles to enjoy their rights
Dialogue between Swazi Women Human Rights Defenders and CEDAW Committee Members highlights the obstacles faced by local women in the enjoyment of their human rights. (more…)
Region and country Archives: Swaziland
Eswatini Lawyers Bill: ICJ and partner organization send letter to authorities
Proposed legislation to regulate the operations and functions of the legal profession in Eswatini does not comply with international and regional standards and would severely undermine the right to an independent lawyer, the two organizations said. (more…)
Eswatini: lawyers under attack as proposed law would undermine their independence
Proposed legislation to regulate the operations and functions of the legal profession in Eswatini does not comply with international and regional standards and would severely undermine the right to an independent lawyer, the ICJ said today. (more…)
Eswatini: ICJ and partner organization launch guide to reporting gender-based violence for journalists
To assist in efforts to combat gender-based violence, the ICJ and Swaziland Action Group Against Abuse (SWAGAA) collaborated to create a guide on reporting gender-based violence for media practitioners in Eswatini. (more…)
New ICJ study on challenges faced by victims and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Eswatini
The briefing paper Access to Challenges faced by Victims and Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Eswatini comes in the wake of the 2018 adoption of the country’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence (SODV) Act. (more…)
Eswatini: ICJ launches video clip on sexual and gender-based violence
The ICJ just launched a 15 minute documentary showing contributions by the ICJ and local human rights defenders in bringing the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence (SODV) Act to pass in Mbabane, Eswatini. (more…)