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Nepal: International Commission of Jurists welcomes Supreme Court order on registration of marriage between same sex partners

Jul 20, 2023 | News

The ICJ hails the interim order made by the Supreme Court (SC) of Nepal on 28 June 2023 directing the establishment of a “transitional mechanism ensuring the marriage registration of same-sex couples and non-heterosexual couples”. The organization urges the government of Nepal to promptly implement the order by setting up an effective mechanism for registration of such marriages.

Eswatini: The judiciary can and should play a critical role in enhancing access to justice for persons with disabilities

Nov 4, 2022 | News

Persons with disabilities in Eswatini often face discrimination and other barriers that inhibit their full and equal participation in the justice system. As magistrates courts are often the first port of call for those interacting with the justice system in Eswatini, magistrates are critical actors in ensuring that persons with disabilities are provided with the procedural and other accommodations necessary to fully engage in court proceedings.

Eswatini: The authorities should implement the decision of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights regarding the unlawful removal of Justice Thomas Masuku

Sep 19, 2022 | Advocacy, News

Today the ICJ wrote to the Minister of Justice of Eswatini requesting that the Eswatini authorities provide information on the steps they had taken to implement the decision of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the African Commission) during the 33rd Extra-Ordinary Session, held from 12-19 July 2021 and published on 6 April 2022, finding that the State had been in breach of the African Charter in its conduct surrounding the removal from judicial office of Justice Thomas Masuku.

Brazil: As the election approaches, President Bolsonaro and the government must respect the independence of the judiciary

Sep 15, 2022 | News

The ICJ called today on President Bolsonaro and other public officials to fully respect judicial independence and the independent electoral procedures during the period surrounding the 2 October Presidential elections.

Nepal: ICJ hosts a national judicial dialogue to promote women’s access to justice with trial court judges

Sep 6, 2022 | Events, News

“Judges should take concrete steps to break barriers that women are still facing in accessing justice and should play key role to ensure that courts are more gender responsive and women are able to access justice equally and without discrimination”.

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Brazil: As the election approaches, President Bolsonaro and the government must respect the independence of the judiciary

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