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An Opinion Editorial by Carlos Lopez, Senior Legal Adviser at the ICJ in Geneva. (more…)
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Malaysia: ICJ and partner organizations write to the Prime Minister urging action on violent threats and ‘hate speech’ against Rohingya community
Today, ICJ and 83 other organisations sent a concerning joint letter to the Prime Minister of Malaysia on the response of the Government to threats of violence and ‘hate speech’ directed at ethnic Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers in the country. (more…)
Turkey: ICJ intervenes in trial for hate speech against Turkish Medical Association
The ICJ has intervened with an expert opinion to support the board members of the Turkish Medial Association in the appeal against their conviction for hate speech offences. The conviction raises significant concerns for freedom of expression. (more…)
Sri Lanka: communal violence, reconciliation and justice mechanisms (UN statement)
The ICJ spoke at the UN today on concerns about a resurgence of communal violence, and a failure to implement reconciliation and justice mechanisms, in Sri Lanka. (more…)