Joint Statement calling for the universal abolition of the death penalty
As representatives of the profession of lawyer in various parts of the world, committed to the promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of law, the undersigned organisations join voices in a unified call for the universal abolition of the death penalty, recognising the inherent dignity of every individual and the fundamental right to life.
Cambodia: Implement UN recommendations and ensure the independence of the judiciary
Today, the ICJ joins Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada and the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute in supporting the call by the UN Special Rapporteur on Cambodia to increase women’s presence in Cambodia’s legislature, judiciary, legal profession, human...
Palestine/Israel: One Year On, Accountability for War Crimes and Protection of Civilians Needed More than Ever
International law – including, chiefly, international humanitarian law – must be the compass for all warring parties and all States to end ongoing atrocities, secure a lasting ceasefire and ensure accountability for serious crimes under international law, the...
Psychiatric Coercion and Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities
Oslo, September 2024 – The ICJ participated in the Conference “Ending psychiatric coercion – urgent need for effective remedies and reparations” on access to justice, organized in Oslo by the Human Rights Foundation ReDo and WSO – We Shall Overcome, Norway. According...Recent News
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