The investigation and adjudication of sexual and gender-based crimes by the Specialized Criminal Chambers must be victim-oriented and aimed at securing victims’ right to effective remedy while simultaneously upholding the accused’s right to a fair trial.
Presidential Decree 117 on 22/09/2021 is an affront to the Rule of Law and the constitutional order and must be immediately revoked, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today.
The ICJ expressed concern at the prevailing impunity for most serious crimes under international law in Syria and, before the UN Human Rights Council, called on UN Member States to act to ensure accountability.
United Nations Human Rights Council member states, including Libya, should continue to support the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya by renewing its mandate during its 48th session, which began on September 13, 2021, seven human rights organizations said today.
The ICJ today expressed its concern at the arbitrary detention of several human rights defenders in Egypt, India and Turkey during the interactive dialogue with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention before the UN Human Rights Council.
Development of the Crimes Against Humanity Convention
ICJ Publications on the Crimes Against Humanity Convention
Preparatory Committee meetings for the negotiation of the Crimes Against Humanity Convention
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