Feb 19, 2008 | Advocacy, Non-legal submissions
The ICJ addressed in its submission the deteriorating human rights situation, occurring in the context of an armed conflict and emergency anti-terrorism measures that have weakened the rule of law.
The ICJ also raised an appalling prevalence of impunity for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and the lack of capacity by state institutions and mechanisms to protect people from increasing human rights violations.
Sri Lanka-ICJ Submission to the Universal Periodic Review-Non-judicial submissions-2008 (full text, PDF)
Feb 19, 2008
In a report published today, the ICJ highlights the shortcomings of the Maoist “justice system” as it operated during the conflict.
Jan 30, 2008
The ICJ is deeply concerned by the deteriorating human rights and humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, which has been exacerbated by recent Israeli incursions in Gaza and Nablus.
The ICJ called on Israel to lift the siege on Gaza and ensure permanent transit in and out of Gaza, and regular delivery of all means of subsistence. The ICJ requested the Council to urge all parties to abide by international humanitarian law, exercise restraint and protect civilians.
Palestine-Israel-ICJ Intervention on the human rights and humanitarian situation-Open letters-2008 (full text, PDF)
Jan 24, 2008
Las dos organizaciones presentaron ante la Corte un Amicus Curiae en el marco del caso Ana María Ruggeri Cova, Perkins Rocha Contreras y Juan Carlos Apitz contra la República Bolivariana de Venezuela.
Jan 11, 2008
The ICJ emphasizes that nations undergoing constitutional reform processes have a unique opportunity to develop protections against sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination.
These protections are solidly grounded in international human rights law. The universality and indivisibility of this body of law is reflected in the newly-developed Yogyakarta Principles.
Nepal-Three Presentations on Nepal’s new Constitution and Fundamental Rights of Minorities-Publications-2008 (full text, PDF)
