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The report, Justice Under Pressure: Strategic Litigation of Judicial Independence in Europe, published by ICJ and Human Rights in Practice, provides a comprehensive overview of standards and practices on strategic litigation to defend judicial independence and accountability in Europe.
ICJ welcomes its New President, human rights advocate Carlos Ayala
Ayala brings decades of experience defending the rule of law, advocating for constitutional justice, and championing the rights of marginalized groups The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) proudly welcomes Carlos Ayala as its new President, taking over...
Azerbaijan: Security services ramp up attacks on independent lawyers and human rights defenders
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UN Human Rights Council faces growing strains, but makes progress on racial justice and law enforcement, and addresses the situation in Eritrea
As the UN Human Rights Council concludes its 56th session, the ICJ warns that political deadlock and waning commitment by States to long agreed human rights objectives continues to limit the Council’s effectiveness in fulfilling its mandate to protect and promote human rights around the world.
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