Eswatini: New law on sexual and domestic violence a vital achievement and opportunity for change
His Majesty King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly known as the Kingdom of Swaziland) yesterday gave his royal assent to the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act, a milestone in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the country.
UN Human Rights Council: key outcomes of the 38th ordinary session
The ICJ today joined other NGOs in highlighting key outcomes of the 38th ordinary session of the UN Human Rights Council.
ICJ statement on online violence against women and girls
The ICJ today issued a statement on online violence against women and girls.
The Philippines: legal aid providers commit to help eliminate discrimination against women
Today, the ICJ and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) concluded a two-day workshop on eliminating gender discriminatory attitudes and behaviours towards women with a commitment to step up efforts on the protection of rights of women in the country.
Swaziland: enactment of Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Bill urgently required – new ICJ report
The widespread occurrence of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Swaziland requires prompt action to enact the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Bill, says the ICJ in a report released today.
On video: women in Nepalese elections
In 2017, Nepal held its first local-level elections for almost 20 years and the first ever conducted under the new federal state structure established under the 2015 Constitution. They were significant because of the unprecedented number of women who stood as candidates and won.
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