The ICJ called on states to address urgent and chronic human rights problems around the world and to overcome repeated attempts to reduce the effectiveness of the Human Rights Council.
Human Rights Council 5th Session, 11 – 18 June 2007. Informal Debate on the draft Code of Conduct (Rev.2) proposed by the African Group.
The William J. Butler Human Rights Medal honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the human rights field.
As the international community is poised to establish a special rapporteur of the United Nations on protecting human rights in counter-terrorism efforts, a small number of states – led by China, Russia and United States – are colluding to block the establishment of an effective mandate.
The ICJ welcomes the appointment of Manfred Nowak as United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture.
EU: Lawyers and civil society call for mandatory humanitarian clause in anti-smuggling directive
EU: Access to a lawyer in juvenile justice proceedings remains a key concern in several EU Member States
Pakistan: Military “justice” system reflects a glaring surrender of human rights