Turkey: Drop Bogus Charges against Istanbul Bar Association Leadership
The continued prosecution of the president and 10 executive board members of the Istanbul Bar Association, and the prosecutor’s request for their conviction on terrorism charges are a damning reflection of the troubled state of the rule of law and democratic norms in...
Tajikistan: barriers faced by survivors of gender-based violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a serious and persistent human rights concern in Tajikistan, a report published today by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) finds. While laws and policies have been adopted, many survivors continue to face an environment in which violence against women is underreported and insufficiently addressed, with limited legal remedies and accountability.
Tunisia: “Conspiracy Case” appeal proceedings a travesty of justice
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) strongly condemns the Tunis Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the arbitrary conviction of 34 political opponents and public figures in the politically-motivated “Conspiracy Case”. In its ruling on 28...
Qatar: States urged to ensure access to justice for women and girls with disabilities
On 4 November 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), in collaboration with the Government of Finland, Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD), CIL–Kathmandu, the International Disability Alliance (IDA), the International Institute for Human Rights,...Recent News
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