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.
From 16 to 19 September 2024, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) conducted a mission to Tajikistan, focusing on improving access to justice for women survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). The mission was organized in collaboration with the Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and with the national organisation Rights and Prosperity in Tajikistan.
HRC62: Joint Statement Urging States to Act with Urgency to Protect Civilians in El Obeid
UN human rights experts find Egypt’s detention of activist Ahmad Assayed Suleiman (“Gika”) arbitrary and call for his immediate release
HRC62: Joint oral statement in the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
Joint Statement on Viet Nam’s Transnational Repression in Thailand