Time for renewed commitment to prevent torture
The ICJ and other human rights groups issued a joint statement on the 10th anniversary of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. (more…)
Themes Archives: Domestic implementation & compliance
Myanmar: ICJ organizes Diplomatic Dialogue to discuss the rule of law and respect for human rights
The ICJ urged the diplomatic community in Myanmar to assist, and assess, the new government’s efforts to improve the protection and promotion of human rights in the country at a diplomatic dialogue today. (more…)
ICJ urges AICHR to adopt transparent accreditation procedure
The ICJ has urged the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) to ensure that civil society organizations that apply for consultative status with the AICHR are provided with notice and an opportunity to respond to any objections before a decision is taken. (more…)
Myanmar: authorities, courts complicit in eroding rule of law in Kachin State
An opinion piece by Vani Sathisan, ICJ International Legal Adviser, and Sean Bain, ICJ Legal consultant, in Yangon. (more…)
End harassment of bloggers in Singapore
The ICJ is alarmed by the intimidation and harassment experienced by bloggers in Singapore recently, perpetrated by police authorities. (more…)
The ICJ writes to Philippine President about death penalty
Today the ICJ issued an open letter to Philippine President-Elect Rodrigo Duterte, expressing concern regarding statements he made in support of reinstating the death penalty. (more…)