EU: Experts highlight the need to address inequality and expand alternatives to child pre-trial detention in criminal proceedings
On 27 October 2025, the International Commission of Jurists held a webinar for prosecutors and law enforcement personnel, focusing on combating systemic discrimination and expanding alternatives to pre-trial detention for children in criminal justice systems.
The event brought together experts and practitioners to discuss how inequality is embedded within existing systems and how a child-centred, rights-based approach can drive meaningful reform. Participants highlighted that children in conflict with the law are often treated as individual offenders rather than as young people affected by broader social and economic inequalities such as poverty, exclusion, and limited access to education.
The Gambia: ICJ and partners advocate for progress on the human rights of persons with disabilities
24 October 2025 During the ongoing 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), in Banjul, The Gambia, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and its partners are undertaking a range of activities to convince African...
UNDESA JOINT SIDE EVENT: Redefining Justice Now – Ending Disability based Exclusion Through Inclusive Systems and Community Living
Panel at the UN Second World Summit for Social Development hosted by UNDESA & the Government of Qatar 4 November, 2025 in Doha, Qatar Time: 11:30am – 12:45pm (Qatar Local Time) Venue: Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, Qatar (Room 12) ...
EU: The ICJ and other NGOs urge the European Commission to strengthen the Civil Society Strategy
On 16 October 2025, the EU Internal Human Rights Policy Working Group of the Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) sent a letter sent to the European Commission, raising concerns regarding the protection, participation and sustainability of civil society in the...Recent News
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