Apr 13, 2010
The ICJ welcomed the second joint report of seven UN human rights experts on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
It called on the Government of the DRC to take prompt measures against impunity for gross and systematic violations of human rights, prevailing due to the weak law enforcement institutions and an apparent lack of political will to arrest and prosecute high-profile suspects.
DRC-report experts situation-analysis brief-2010 (full text in English, PDF)
Apr 1, 2010
In November 2009, the Nepalese constitutional committee charged with preparing a Concept Paper on Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles delivered its draft text to the country’s Constituent Assembly.
The Committee’s chapter on Fundamental Rights contains proposed rights provisions including a variety of articles that are equality/non-discrimination related or bear directly on economic, social and cultural rights (ESCRs).
In many ways, the Committee on Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles has produced a remarkable draft text in the area of ESCRs and Equality Rights. A broad range of ESCRs has been included—many have been explicitly included for the first time in South Asia—and the equality rights of many disadvantaged groups have been recognized. All in all, the draft text is an impressive foundation and demonstrates, on the part of Committee members, a considerable commitment, dedication and concern for the interests and rights of all Nepalis.
Nepal-Fundamental Rights Committee ESC rights-analysis brief-2010-eng (full text in English, PDF)
Nepal-Fundamental Rights Committee ESC rights-analysis brief-2010-nep (full text in Nepali, PDF)
Mar 23, 2010
The ICJ denounced a lack of progress in achieving accountability for alleged gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed during the Gaza conflict.The ICJ urged the Human Rights Council to assist in establishing an expert group to monitor progress of national investigations, and invited the Security Council to refer this situation to the International Criminal Court to ensure that alleged perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity are investigated and held criminally accountable.
Palestine-intervetion rights situation-analysis brief-2010 (full text in English, PDF)
Feb 5, 2010
This ICJ report presents a comprehensive assessment of Thailand’s Internal Security Act (“ISA”) from the perspective of international law and standards.
Dec 11, 2009
Pursuant to Rule 36 of the Rules of this Court, the ICJ and other human rights groups respectfully submit this brief as amici curiae in support of Petitioners.
USA-Jamal Obama-analysis brief-2009 (full text in English, PDF)
