ICJ awarded the UN Human Rights Prize
Today the ICJ has been awarded the UN Human Rights Prize. This prestigious award is granted by the UN every five years.
Countdown to free and fair elections in South Africa
The ICJ releases today the full text of a statement that marks the end of a mission conducted to South Africa.
Jurists denounce stalling of democratic process in Haiti
The ICJ strongly denounces the assassination of a number of persons, including Mr Antoine Izmery (photo), a political personality closely associated to President Aristide, on 11 September.
Nigerian Government should respect people’s choice
Today, the lCJ expressed its concern over the recent interference in the democratic process in Nigeria.
NGOs register of complaints and communications to the African Commission opened at the ICJ
Conclusions and recommendations of the 4th NGO Workshop, in Banjul March 26-28.
NGOs mandated the Africa Desk of the ICJ to open a Register of Complaints. Copies of all Communications sent to the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR) under Arts 55 and 56 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights are now to be sent to the Central File.
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