ICJ urges Sri Lanka to ratify convention against enforced disappearances
The ICJ today urged the Government of Sri Lanka to reaffirm its commitment to ending and preventing enforced disappearances.
Kenya : appointment of Mr. George Kegoro as the Executive Director at ICJ Kenya
The Council of the Kenyan Section of the ICJ appointed George Kegoro as the new Executive Director with effect from 15th January 2007.
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kegoro was the Chief Executive of the Law Society of Kenya between 1998 – 2006, where he was responsible for all matters of administration and financial management. Mr. Kegoro brings to the ICJ Kenya a wealth of experience in both administration and management of a member based organisation.
As the Executive Director Mr. Kegoro will be tasked with among other things, initiating policy proposals, initiating and developing project ideas, managing and coordinating the implementation of programmes and liaising with Government, NGOs and other collaborators on matters touching on the ICJ Kenya’s Mandate.
Regional human rights references to human rights violations on the ground of sexual orientation and gender identity
Please find attached a recent ICJ document on the Inter-American Human Rights System with refrences to human rights violations on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Inter-America-regional reference violations-Publications-2007 (full text, PDF)
January ICJ E-Bulletin on counter terrorism and human rights – no. 15
Read the 15th issue of ICJ’s monthly newsletter on proposed and actual changes in counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices and their impact on human rights at the national, regional and international levels.
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ICJ condemns new year’s eve bomb attacks in Bangkok
The ICJ today condemned the bomb attacks that occurred across Bangkok on New Year’s Eve which are reported to have killed three and injured over 20.
“Thorough and impartial investigations will be needed to discover who committed these bombings and why. But it is already self-evident that there can be no justification for these violent acts”, said Nicholas Howen, ICJ Secretary-General. “These are criminal acts and those responsible will have to be brought to justice in accordance with international standards”, he added.
The ICJ expressed its condolences to the victims and their families.
Thailand-new year bomb attacks-Press releases-2007 (full text, PDF)
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