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 behaviors 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.
Swaziland: ICJ calls for urgent enactment of Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Bill
The ICJ today submitted a briefing note to the Senate of Swaziland calling for its urgent adoption of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Bill 2015.
The Rule of Law: dispatches from the global frontlines (UN event)
The ICJ will highlight threats to and defenders of the rule of law around the world, at a side event to the UN Human Rights Council, on Wednesday, 14 March, 14:30-16:00, room XXIV of the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
International Women’s Day: ICJ and its Commissioners advancing gender justice
Today on International Women’s Day the world looks to celebrate the achievements of women and advances made towards the realization of women’s human rights but the day is also an opportunity to address the issues that continue to disadvantage women.
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