States must fully investigate complicity in secret detentions and renditions
The ICJ today called on all states to end involvement in these systematic human rights violations perpetrated under the guise of countering terrorism.
Reject attempts to legitimize no-torture promises
The Council of Europe member states should flatly reject any proposals to establish standards for the use of diplomatic assurances in transfers of people to risk of torture, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the ICJ said in a joint submission published today.
no-torture promises-press release-2005 (full text in English, PDF)
reject regulate-web story-2005 (full text in English, PDF)
ICJ comments on Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism
The ICJ submitted its observations to the Council of Europe Committee of Experts on Terrorism (CODEXTER) on the draft Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism.
Medidas de acción afirmativa
El presente documento fue redactado por la CIJ como contribución al estudio de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos sobre acciones afirmativas para promover la igualdad racial en la región.
Jurists back call for an International Criminal Court on Chechnya
Today, the ICJ joined other human rights organizations in calling for the immediate establishment of an international criminal tribunal on Chechnya.
Recent News
Human Rights Council concludes its 62nd session with action on country crises and key human rights challenges10 Jul 2026
Montenegro: Defence Minister must end campaign of intimidation against lawyer Veselin Radulovic10 Jul 2026
Thailand: Judges convene to advance a gender-responsive approach to justice, building on the Bangkok General Guidance06 Jul 2026
HRC62: Joint Statement Urging States to Act with Urgency to Protect Civilians in El Obeid03 Jul 2026