Eastern Ghouta situation demands urgent action (UN Statement)
The ICJ today delivered an oral statement to the UN Human Rights Council urging it to take action on the situation in Eastern Ghouta in the Syrian Arab Republic. (more…)
Region and country Archives: Syrian Arab Republic
Syria and Russia: end attacks on Eastern Ghouta now
The ICJ today called on the governments of Syria and Russia to cease all attacks on the civilian population in Eastern Ghouta. (more…)
Renowned Uyghur intellectual Ilham Tohti selected as 2016 Martin Ennals Award Laureate
Selected by a jury of 10 global human rights organizations, including the ICJ, Ilham Tohti has worked for two decades to foster dialogue and understanding between Uyghurs and Han Chinese. Detained in China, he could not travel to collect his prize in Geneva. (more…)
Finalists for the Martin Ennals Award 2016 selected
The three human rights defenders selected for the award are Zone 9 Bloggers (Ethiopia), Ilham Tohti (China) and Razan Zaitouneh (Syria). The ICJ is member of the MEA Jury. (more…)
Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, A/HRC/31/68, 11 February 2016
V. Devastation of a nation B. Fracturing of communities 104. Civilians have been deliberately killed in attacks where the belligerents have conflated a community’s ethnic and/or religious backgrounds and its perceived political loyalties. In some cases, there has been intentional targeting of various ethnic, religious and professional communities, as well as sexual minorities. The backing […]
Human Rights Council: ICJ oral statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Syria
The ICJ today delivered an oral statement at the UN Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic concerning accountability and other measures to address the Syrian conflict. (more…)