The government of Nepal should act without delay to carry out the National Human Rights Commission’s recommendations, particularly those concerning Nepal’s obligation to investigate and, where justified by the evidence, prosecute those accused of serious abuses, Human Rights Watch and the ICJ said today. (more…)
On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the ICJ, Advocacy Forum (AF) and Terai Human Rights Defenders Alliance (THRD Alliance) voiced concerns about the near total failure by authorities to investigate and prosecute acts of torture in Nepal. (more…)
An opinion piece by Sean Bain, Legal Adviser, ICJ Asia-Pacific Programme, and Jenny Domino, Associate Legal Adviser, ICJ Asia-Pacific Programme. (more…)
The Government of Myanmar should adopt constitutional and legislative guarantees to enable the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) to better protect and promote human rights for all persons in the country, according to a new ICJ briefing note. (more…)
On the eve of the 64th annual world Human Rights Day, the ICJ urges the Pakistani Government to promptly constitute a strong and effective National Human Rights Commission that is compliant with the UN Principles relating to the Status of National Institutions (Paris Principles). (more…)
The ICJ has submitted information to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in advance of its examination of Nepal’s third periodic report under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). (more…)
