Aktham Naisse finally acquitted!
The ICJ and other rights groups welcome the decision of the Syrian Supreme State Security Court (SSSC) on June 26, 2005, to drop all charges against Syrian human rights defender Aktham Naisse (photo).
ICJ president Chief Justice Arthur Chaskalson and Deputy Chief Justice Langa honored with prestigious human rights award
Chief Justice Arthur Chaskalson, President of the ICJ and Deputy Chief Justice Pius Langa of the South African Constitutional Court have won the 2004 Peter Gruber International Justice Prize for Advancing Equality and Human Rights.
Chechen human rights defender wins most prestigious award of human rights movement
The ICJ, member of the Jury of the Martin Ennals Foundation Award for Human Rights Defenders, announced today that Lida Yusupova has been selected as the winner of the 2004 Martin Ennals Award.
Peter Gruber Justice Prize won by two Canadian jurists
The 2003 Justice Prize of the Peter Gruber Foundation was awarded to two distinguished Canadian judges who are also long-time members and supporters of ICJ Canada.
The 2004 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
The ICJ is please to announce the launch of the 2004 Martin Ennals Award. As a member of the jury for the Award, the ICJ supports the Martin Ennals Foundation’s call for nominations for the 2004 Award. The Award is granted annually to an individual, or exceptionally an organisation, in recognition of their commitment and ongoing endeavour in the defence and promotion of human rights.
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