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 As the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights comes to an end, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) highlights its participation through the...
Libya: 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 between armed groups and the use of unnecessary or excessive force against peaceful protestors in the Libyan capital, Tripoli. The ICJ calls for an independent and impartial...
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 social workers and probation officers working with children from Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands and Slovakia. The goal was to share experiences, identify common challenges, and highlight effective practices in supporting children in conflict with the law.
Topics discussed included methods of conducting individual assessment of children, diversion options as alternatives to formal criminal proceedings, the availability of support organizations, the role of parents throughout justice processes, and the impact of institutional discrimination on children in conflict with law.
Africa: Persons with disabilities push for inclusive and accessible justice systems
All justice actors have a responsibility to ensure the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in a manner that is inclusive and participatory. This message was a recurring refrain heard at the Regional Workshop on Access to Justice for Persons with...Recent News
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