Unseen and Unheard: Violation of Women’s Rights in Myanmar
Through the compelling testimonies of over a dozen female ex-prisoners and ex-detainees and their lawyers, ICJ’s new briefing paper highlights the conditions of women deprived of liberty, and their intense psychological and physical torment in interrogation and...Undue influence of economic actors on judicial systems
Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Independence of Judges and Lawyers for her upcoming report to be presented at the 79th session of the General Assembly June 2024 I. Introduction The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) thanks the...
Kenya: Security forces must refrain from unlawful use of force at ongoing demonstrations
The ICJ recalls that, under international law, security forces must respect the principles of necessity and proportionality and that the use of lethal force is only permissible when strictly necessary to protect life.
Philippines: ICJ welcomes De Lima’s long-awaited vindication, but redress is essential for justice
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) welcomes the decision of a Philippine Regional Trial Court dismissing the last of several drugs-related charges brought against human rights defender and former Senator Leila de Lima, based on the prosecution’s failure to...Recent News
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