Southeast and South Asia: Justice sector actors play a crucial role in safeguarding human rights in the digital age

Southeast and South Asia: Justice sector actors play a crucial role in safeguarding human rights in the digital age

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) convened its inaugural regional judicial workshop on digital rights for 28 justice sector actors from eight countries in Southeast and South Asia to discuss responses to the most salient digital rights challenges in the region on 5 – 6 November.
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Tunisia: Repeal Draconian Cybercrime Decree

Tunisia: Repeal Draconian Cybercrime Decree

The new Decree 2022-54, promulgated by President Saied on Tuesday13 September 2022, without any consultation or public debate, threatens the right to freedom of expression and privacy in Tunisia and must be immediately revoked, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today.

New ICJ briefing paper on the human rights legal framework applicable to digital technologies

New ICJ briefing paper on the human rights legal framework applicable to digital technologies

In a briefing paper released today, the International Commission of Jurists points out that, “while new digital technology may be helpful for the protection of human rights, it also carries real and potential negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights”. This paper aims to contribute to the understanding of the international human rights legal framework applicable to the design, development and use of new digital technologies.

Cambodia Should Scrap Rights-Abusing National Internet Gateway

Cambodia Should Scrap Rights-Abusing National Internet Gateway

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and 31 other human rights organizations call on the Cambodian authorities to revoke the Sub-Decree on the Establishment of the National Internet Gateway (NIG), three months after its intended implementation date.

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