On video: full house for ICJ’s first ever fundraising gala
ICJ’s first ever fundraising gala took place on 14 October at the iconic setting of the Palais Eynard in Geneva. (more…)
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Netherlands: ICJ extremely concerned at killing of lawyer
The ICJ today expressed concern at the killing of lawyer Derk Wiersum, who was shot on 18 September 2019 in broad daylight in front of his home in Amsterdam. (more…)
The ICJ launches Guide to Economic, Social, and Cultural Right in South Africa
The purpose of the new ICJ Guide on the Enforcement and Adjudication of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) in South Africa is to act as a resource to legal practitioners and human rights defenders on both South African constitutional standards and international human rights law standards on ESCR. (more…)
Kazakhstan: Sergey Sizintsev’s disbarment is contrary to the law and should be revised
Following the decision of the Petropavlovsk Court to disbar Sergey Sizintsev the former Executive Director of the National Bar Association, the ICJ reiterates its concerns at the unjustified proceedings against him. (more…)
Attacks on lawyers: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and China (UN statement)
The ICJ today delivered an oral statement to the UN Human Rights Council, on attacks on lawyers and the legal profession in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and China. (more…)
ICJ’s Submission to the UN Committee against Torture on Azerbaijan
Today, the ICJ filed its submission to the UN Committee against Torture on the compliance by Azerbaijan with its obligations under the UN Convention against Torture. (more…)