Human Rights Council: ICJ intervention on human rights situation in Zimbabwe and Tibet
The ICJ called on the Council to press Zimbabwe to ensure free and fair polling.
ICJ intervention on the review of the mandate of the special rapporteur on torture and other punishment
As the Special Rapporteur on torture has demonstrated a valuable guidance on the complex issues raised by torture and ill-treatment, the ICJ supported the renewal of his mandate for 3 years.
ICJ submission to the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review of Israel
The ICJ drew the Council’s attention to the persistent violations of Israel’s obligations as the Occupying Power under international law as well as the continuous discrimination against the Arab citizens of Israel.
ICJ Submission to the universal periodic review of Burundi
The ICJ drew Council’s attention to the continuous gross and systematic violations of human rights in Burundi.
ICJ welcomes historic UN decision on economic, social and cultural rights
The United Nations Human Rights Council yesterday approved by consensus an Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
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