“The realization of human rights is not only essential end in itself, but must play a central role in security and development policies in the southern border provinces of Thailand, and recognize as a tool in shaping effective peace process and the free and fair general election.” A recent public dialogue hosted by the International […]
Representatives of judiciaries and judicial training academies from across South and Southeast Asia have agreed to take effective measures to ensure that a gender perspective is incorporated into their judicial roles and functions. In particular, they have committed to work toward the adoption of Bangkok General Guidance for Judges on Applying a Gender Perspective. Thirty-nine […]
On 10 March 2023, the ICJ submitted preliminary comments and recommendations to the Ministry of Justice of Vietnam, indicating that there has been a lack of inclusive participation in developing the National Action Plan on Policy and Law Improvement to Promote Responsible Business Practices in Vietnam (2023-2027) (‘draft NAP’). In addition, the plan has failed […]
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) submitted an open letter to Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Public Security to denounce the ongoing criminal investigation of Dang Dinh Manh under article 331 of Vietnam’s Penal Code, in relation to the legitimate exercise of his professional duties and right to freedom of expression. (more…)
The ICJ, together with the Ateneo de Naga Law School and Ateneo de Manila School of Law Legal Services Center, hosted a Seminar on Women’s Access to Justice and the Role of Legal Aid Providers on 25 and 26 February 2023 in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines. Associate Dean of Ateneo de Naga Law School, Vergeenee […]
Today’s conviction of Kem Sokha by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court on spurious charges of “conspiracy with a foreign power” under article 443 of the Criminal Code is a gross miscarriage of justice which should be overturned on appeal, said the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ). (more…)
