NGOs defend independence of UN human rights experts
At the Human Rights Council, the ICJ and other NGOs highlighted with concern renewed attacks against the Council’s independent experts, aimed at interfering with their independence. (more…)
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Abuse of counter-terrorism laws to perpetrate reprisals (UN statement)
At the Human Rights Council, the ICJ today highlighted the problem of abuse of counter-terrorism laws to perpetrate reprisals against those who cooperate with the UN, including particularly by Egypt. (more…)
Overview of the September 2019 Human Rights Council session
Today, at the close of the 42nd regular session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the ICJ and other NGOs highlighted key acheivements and failures. (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…)
ICJ denounces reprisals against UN independent experts
The ICJ has joined other organisations in denouncing reprisals and interference against Special Procedures, independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to report on human rights. (more…)
Successes and Failures of the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
The ICJ joined other civil society organisations in addressing the UN Human Rights Council, on the successes and failures of its 39th session, concluding today. (more…)