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: Women’s Human Rights
Eswatini: women still face obstacles to enjoy their rights
Dialogue between Swazi Women Human Rights Defenders and CEDAW Committee Members highlights the obstacles faced by local women in the enjoyment of their human rights. (more…)
ICJ closes 16-Day campaign against gender-based violence
ICJ’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence underscores the need for justice systems to be more responsive. (more…)
Women facing health risks and gender-based violence in Venezuela
An opinion editorial by Carolina Villadiego Burbano, ICJ Latin America Legal and Policy Adviser, and Carlos Lusverti, ICJ consultant. (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…)
Global Geneva Forum on indigenous, traditional & customary justice
On 2-3 December 2020, the ICJ will convene the 11th annual Geneva Forum of Judges & Lawyers, on the Role of Indigenous and other Traditional or Customary Justice Systems in Access to Justice, the Rule of Law and Human Rights. (more…)