A wide range of stakeholders in Mbabane, Eswatini came together to discuss the challenges they face in combating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the country. (more…)
1316 NGOs working on diverse human rights issues from 174 States and territories around the world are calling the #HRC41 for the renewal of the mandate of the Independent Expert on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. (more…)
On 3 and 4 May 2018, the ICJ supported by UNAIDS and OHCHR convened an expert meeting on global principles addressing criminalization’s detrimental impact in the areas of sexuality, reproduction, drug use and HIV. (more…)
Today, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) salutes Dr Lydia Foy for her courage and determination and congratulates her for bringing legal recognition of transgender people finally within reach in Ireland. (more…)
Judges and representatives from judicial institutes from across Southeast Asia are attending a regional workshop to discuss how they can help counter gender-based violence and gender stereotypes. (more…)
The ICJ has brought to the attention of the UPR mechanism issues concerning migration and asylum, criminalization of abortion and recognition of gender identity and marriage in Malta. (more…)
