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Israel/Iran: Israel’s attack on Iran violates international law, threatening peace and security
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns Israel’s use of armed force...
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Tanzania: Authorities must ensure justice for trial observers subjected to arbitrary detention and torture
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the arbitrary arrests and detention...
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EU: Ending child immigration detention through UN Treaty Bodies and the European Committee of Social Rights
On 5-6 June 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), Forum for...
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Thailand: New law protecting SLAPPs marks progress but much more is needed
The International Commission of Jurists welcomes the amendment adopted by Thailand’s Parliament...
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Russian Federation: Authorities must immediately release lawyer Maria Bontsler
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the arrest and detention of...
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Tunisia must quash guilty verdicts against anti-pollution protesters and investigate alleged torture of human rights activist
Ahead of their appeal before the Court of Appeal on 9 June,...
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ICJ welcomes its New President, human rights advocate Carlos Ayala
Ayala brings decades of experience defending the rule of law, advocating for...
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Egypt: NGOs demand the immediate and unconditional release of Ibrahim Metwally, detained solely for peacefully exercising his human rights
© Photo by Newsweek We, the undersigned human rights organizations, express our...
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Egypt: Authorities must stop persecuting political opponent Ahmad Tantawi and his wife
While welcoming the release of political opponent Ahmad Tantawi on 28 May...
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Libya: Investigate unidentified bodies and reported mass graves in Abu Salim
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) calls on the Libyan authorities to...
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EU: ICJ and other organisations urge immediate EU action on Hungary’s erosion of human rights and rule of law
Ahead of the hearing on Hungary in the General Affairs Council on...
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African Region: ICJ report shows that African States remain a long way from turning their commitments to reality in ensuring disability rights
The International Commission Jurists (ICJ) has issued a report finding that while...
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EU: ICJ and over 320 organisations call for urgent action against Hungary’s repressive ‘Transparency of Public Life’ bill
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and other international, regional and national...
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EU: Judges discuss the need for stronger individual assessments and alternatives to detention for children in conflict with the law
In May 2024, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) hosted two online...
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The ICJ addresses the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights on human rights in Egypt, Eswatini, Libya, and Tunisia
Highlights the situations of the rights of persons with disabilities in Africa...
Read moreLibya: Armed clashes in Tripoli must end and those responsible must be held to account
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the recent escalation of hostilities...
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Thailand: Laws and practices do not meet international obligations to address gender-based violence, ICJ tells UN Committee
On 19 May, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), in collaboration with...
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EU: Ensuring the child’s voice is heard in legal proceedings
On 13–14 May 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) held a...
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EU: Better support structures for children in conflict with the law are needed
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) organized a series of workshops for...
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Türkiye: ICJ and other organizations call on EU to respond to escalating crackdown on rule of law
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), together with 57 other human rights,...
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Africa: Persons with disabilities push for inclusive and accessible justice systems
All justice actors have a responsibility to ensure the protection of the...
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Nepal: Ensure Credible Transitional Justice Appointments
Political Interference in Selections is Jeopardizing the Process. Continue Reading Nepal: Ensure...
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South Africa: Constitutional Court’s affirmation that principles of judicial independence are fully applicable to military courts is a welcome step forward
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) welcomes the judgement of the Constitutional...
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EU: Lawyers and civil society call for mandatory humanitarian clause in anti-smuggling directive
In a joint letter, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), alongside lawyers’...
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EU: Access to a lawyer in juvenile justice proceedings remains a key concern in several EU Member States
In April 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and partners organized...
Read moreTunisia: Arbitrarily detained lawyer Ahmed Souab must be released and criminal charges dropped
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemned today the arbitrary detention of...
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Pakistan: Military “justice” system reflects a glaring surrender of human rights
In a briefing paper released today, the ICJ found that the military...
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