In September 1972, President Marcos proclaimed Martial Law in the Philippines, declaring it necessary to meet the threat to national security posed by the Communist Party, the New People’s Army, and the secessionist struggle of certain Moslem elements in Mindanao and Sulu.
Three years after the military coup d’état, arbitrary detention of individuals continue to give cause for concern. These detentions do away with, or endanger, the right to freedom, security, integrity, life, protection from torture, and the right to justice and due process of law.
The following report contains the statement made by Niall MacDermot, Secretary General of the ICJ to the Annual General Meeting of the Catholic Institute for International Relations on the role of churches in the promotion and protection of human rights.
The ICJ has for some time been following with interest and concern developments concerning the advancement and protection of human rights in Iran.
A 1975 study on the application in Latin America of the Conventions relating to asylum.
Chad: 10 Years On, Habré Conviction Inspires Global Justice
Nepal: Eliminate gender and disability-based stereotypes to ensure access to justice
Tajikistan: judicial trainings on international law and standards on gender-based violence
Venezuela: The new Supreme Tribunal Appointment Process must be carried out in compliance with the rule of law