ICJ applauds US decision to run for membership at the UN Human Rights Council
The ICJ welcomed the decision of President Obama’s administration to seek a seat on the UN Human Rights Council. (more…)
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ICJ report on the reform of the United Nations Human Rights Treaty Body system
A new ICJ report assesses that the United Nations Human Rights Treaty Body System has developed empirically, without clear vision of the intended role for the system as a whole. (more…)
ICJ declaration affirms essential role of judges and lawyers in times of crisis
At its World Congress, the ICJ adopted the Declaration and Plan of Action on Upholding the Rule of Law and the Role of Judges and Lawyers in Times of Crisis. (more…)
Nepal: the ICJ urges human rights amendments to the Disappearances Bill
The ICJ is urging the Constituent Assembly to adopt a series of amendments to ensure compliance of the Bill on Disappearances Act with human rights obligations. (more…)
“Rights Work” conference, Stockholm: ICJ intervention on systematic work for human rights implementation
At the Conference on Systematic Work for Human Rights Implementation, the ICJ underscored the civil society’s dual role in terms of assessment of implementation of human rights norms as well as assistance to States in this regard. (more…)
7th special session of the UN Human Rights Council: ICJ intervention on the impact of the worsening world food crisis
The ICJ stated that the current food crisis has hit hard the right to food, and negatively impacted the adequacy of the standard of living of millions of people. (more…)