Butler Medal presentation at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on November 5
The William J. Butler Human Rights Medal honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the human rights field.
Uganda : ICJ observes trials of opposition leader
The ICJ today began its observation of the civilian trial of Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Chairperson of the Forum for Democratic Change.
Nepal: media ordinance creates legal cover for unlawful government practices
In a report released today entitled ‘Power to Silence: Nepal’s new media ordinance’, the ICJ said that Nepal’s Media Ordinance is in violation of Nepal’s international human rights obligations and the Nepali Constitution and called on the Government immediately to repeal it.
Uganda: ICJ alarmed by assault on civilian judiciary, will observe trial
The ICJ urges the Ugandan authorities to respect the independence of the judiciary and the rights of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Bisegye to a fair trial.
Nepal : Government and Maoists must declare indefinite ceasefires
On the day the Communist Party of Nepal extended a unilateral ceasefire for one month, the ICJ called on both sides to the conflict in Nepal to declare indefinite ceasefires and take the next steps towards peace.
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