ICJ report documents access to justice obstacles to protect the environment in Turkey
The ICJ published today a baseline report on the state of access to justice to protect the environment and human rights in Turkey. (more…)
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UN Human Rights Council takes a great step forward in advancing the right to healthy environment and tackling climate change
The ICJ today applauded the adoption of a landmark resolution by the UN Human Rights Council recognizing the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, and a second resolution and establishing a Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change. (more…)
ICJ and ICJ-Switzerland intervene in key climate change case before the European Court of Human Rights
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the Swiss Section of the ICJ have submitted a third party intervention before the European Court of Human Rights in a case against Switzerland challenging its lack of sufficient action to prevent climate change and thereby protect human rights. (more…)
ICJ signs bold declaration on climate crisis
The ICJ has joined several hundred organizations working to defend human rights, the environment, and climate justice in a bold declaration setting out a vision and objectives for addressing the climate crisis and the devastating human rights and environmental impact of catastrophic climate change. (more…)
Achievements at the 41st Ordinary Session of the UN Human Rights Council
The ICJ joined other NGOs in an end-of-session statement, highlighting the achievements and shortfalls of the 41st Ordinary Session of the UN Human Rights Council, 24 June – 12 July 2019. (more…)