Today, on the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances (IDVED), the...
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Eswatini: Supreme Court decision upholding repressive security laws is a blow to human rights
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is concerned that an ill-considered judgement issued on 13 August 2024 by Eswatini’s Supreme Court will allow for the continued overexpansive use of national security and counterterrorism laws to violate human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Thailand: One year on, authorities have fallen short in implementing the landmark Anti-torture and Enforced Disappearance Act
As Thailand marks today the first anniversary of the entry into force of the groundbreaking...
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IssuesImpunity for serious human rights and international humanitarian law violations remains...
Joint Statement: Sri Lanka’s Flawed Plans for a ‘Truth Commission’
We, nine international human rights organizations, have grave reservations about the Sri Lankan government’s proposed National Unity and Reconciliation Commission. Our concerns echo many of those already raised by victims of conflict-related abuses and their families. Sri Lanka has a long history of convening similar bodies, none of which has provided justice, truth or reparation to the many people who have engaged with them. The latest initiative risks repeating the mistakes of the past, exposing victims to renewed security threats and re-traumatization without any realistic chance of a different outcome. There have not been any genuine confidence-building measures, or steps to ensure a safe and conducive environment for such a commission to function effectively.
Thailand/Laos: Investigate the killing of Lao refugee and put an end to transnational repression of human rights defenders
In response to news on 17 May 2023 of the fatal shooting of Bounsuan Kitiyano, a 56-year-old Lao human rights defender and a refugee recognized by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in a border town in northeastern Thailand, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and nine other organisations urge the government of Thailand to independently, effectively and promptly investigate this incident and ensure effective remedy to the victim’s family and loved ones.
HRC52: Tunisia fails to accept key recommendations while Human Rights situation worsens considerably
Oral Statement of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) at the adoption of Tunisia’s UPR outcomes under agenda item 6
Thailand: Law to address torture and enforced disappearance is an important step toward justice but its full enforcement is critical
Today, more than 15 years after Thailand became a State Party to the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT), its long-delayed Act on Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance comes into effect. The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and Amnesty International welcome the law’s entry into force. Both organizations urge the authorities to follow this positive step with measures both to enforce the law and to make further international human rights commitments protecting against torture and ill-treatment and enforced disappearance.
Peru: the autonomy and independence of the National Jury of Elections must be ensured
The ICJ expressed, today, its concern at the current crisis adversely affecting the functioning of the rule of law, human rights and democratic governance in Peru.
Tunisia: criminal trials of lawyers and politicians before military courts must stop
The ICJ condemns the use of military courts to try lawyers and politicians and, once again, urges...
Laos: After 10 years, civil society worldwide is still asking: “Where is Sombath?”
Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone, we, the undersigned civil society organizations and individuals, renew calls on the Lao government to determine his fate and whereabouts and deliver justice, truth, and reparation to his family. We deplore the Lao authorities’ repeated failure to act on their human rights obligations to thoroughly investigate Sombath’s disappearance and provide adequate, effective, and prompt reparation for Sombath and his family over the past decade.
Venezuela: the authorities must stop undermining judicial independence
On 26 April 2022, the Venezuelan National Assembly elected in 2020 appointed 20 justices to the Supreme Court (Tribunal Supremo de Justicia, TSJ). Most of these appointments were politically motivated. As a result, the process violated international human rights law and standards on judicial independence.
Greece: lack of access to protection of migrant children (UN Statement)
The ICJ today raised concerns for the lack of access to protection of migrant children in Greece, in a statement to the United Nations.
Hungary: Ongoing degradation of the rule of law, attacks on the independence of the judiciary and human rights protection
In a statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Hungary, the ICJ today raised concerns about the ongoing degradation of the rule of law, the undermining of the independence of the judiciary and human rights protection, including for migrants.
Laos: Nine years on, civil society worldwide still demands answers on Sombath’s enforced disappearance
On the ninth anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone, we, the undersigned organizations, reiterate our calls on the Lao government to determine his fate and whereabouts, and deliver justice to him and his family.
Nepal: 15 Years On, Act on Peace Agreement Pledges
Nepal has made no progress on justice for crimes under international law in the 15 years since the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, Amnesty International, International Commission of Jurists, Human Rights Watch and TRIAL International said today.
Singapore must expand civic space and end undue restrictions on fundamental freedoms
Amidst emerging threats to civic space, representatives from civil society called on Singapore’s Government to abide by its international legal obligations and commitments to respect fundamental freedoms in a Human Rights Council side event.
Turkey’s withdrawal from Istanbul Convention a setback for women and girls’ human rights
Turkey should reverse its withdrawal from the Council of Europe’s Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the “Istanbul Convention”), the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said today.
Report of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, A/HRC/29/37/Add.2, 11 May 2015: Gambia
II. General background Human rights overview 10. The country is characterized by...
Honduras: International treaty status
The following table sets out the status of a range of international treaties in Honduras as of 19...
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, A/HRC/28/70, 12 March 2015
[Excerpt from the advance unedited version.] I. Introduction 1. The Islamic Republic of Iran...
Tunisia: International treaty status
The following table sets out the status of a range of human rights treaties in Tunisia, as of 15...
ICJ condemns execution of six persons in Indonesia: the death penalty is a perversion of justice
The ICJ condemned the execution in Indonesia of six persons convicted of drug trafficking offences. Other rights groups issued similar denunciations.
Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/IND/CO/4-5, 24 July 2014: India
C. Principal areas of concern and recommendations Violence against women 10. The Committee notes...