Southeast Asia: misuse of laws to restrict freedom of expression
At the UN the ICJ today addressed abuse of laws in Southeast Asia to restrict freedom of expression.
ICJ joins call for UN investigation into Philippines ‘war on drugs’ killings
The ICJ today joined other NGOs in calling for the UN Human Rights Council to establish an international investigation into extrajudicial killings in the ‘war on drugs’ in the Philippines.
ICJ holds seminar at Chiang Mai University Thailand on the right to life and the duty to investigate
On 5 June 2018, the ICJ co-organized an academic seminar addressing the right to life under international law and the State’s duty to effectively investigate alleged violations.
ICJ holds its first regional workshop on the investigation of potentially unlawful deaths and enforced disappearance in Asia
Between 30 May and 1 June 2018, the ICJ co-hosted a workshop for authorities from Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal on the investigation of potentially unlawful deaths and enforced disappearance in accordance with international human rights law and standards.
Philippines: Supreme Court decision removing its Chief Justice contributes to deterioration of the rule of law
As Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno filed a motion today to reconsider the Supreme Court’s 11 May 2018 decision to remove her from the Court, the ICJ expressed its grave concern that the proceedings in the case had contributed to an overall deterioration in the rule of law in the country.
The Philippines: legal aid providers commit to help eliminate discrimination against women
Today, the ICJ and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) concluded a two-day workshop on eliminating gender discriminatory attitudes and behaviors towards women with a commitment to step up efforts on the protection of rights of women in the country.