New Annual Report tells you what the ICJ did in 2019 to protect human rights
The ICJ has issued its Annual Report 2019, which offers a concise summary of the work carried out by the ICJ over the past year. (more…)
Themes Archives: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
COVID-19: ICJ publishes global guidance on the use of videoconferencing in judicial proceedings
The ICJ has published global guidance on the use of videoconferencing in judicial proceedings, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
Nepal: ICJ briefing paper outlines shortcomings in protecting the right to health during COVID-19 pandemic
In a Briefing Paper published today, the ICJ calls on the Nepal authorities to do more to protect the right to health of all its inhabitants, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise while lockdown restrictions remain relaxed. (more…)
Lebanon: recognize and protect refugees’ and migrants’ human rights – ICJ new report
In a report published today, the ICJ calls on the Lebanese authorities to adopt and enforce a just, fair and effective legal and policy framework to address the plight of refugees, migrants and stateless persons and ensure the protection of their human rights in full compliance with Lebanon international law obligations. (more…)
South Africa: ICJ submission on the Gauteng Economic Development Bill
The Gauteng Township Economic Development Bill aims to promote local economic development in designated townships by creating and facilitating the creation of viable township businesses. The Bill establishes a Development Fund whose economic benefits and incentives are strictly reserved for citizens and permanent residents only. (more…)
Sri Lanka: vulnerable groups pay the price for militarization of COVID-19 response
An opinion piece by Boram Jang, Legal Adviser at the ICJ Asia & the Pacific Programme (more…)