UN: Sub-Commission on the administration of justice – ICJ oral intervention
The ICJ urged the UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights to further press for the regulation or prohibition of military courts. (more…)
UN Bodies Archives: Commission on Human Rights (1946-2006)
ICJ contribution to the consultation on extreme poverty and Human Rights
The ICJ commends the Independent Expert on the question of human rights and extreme poverty. (more…)
Sexual orientation and gender identity in human rights law, references to jurisprudence and doctrine of the United Nations human rights system
This third updated edition, prepared by the ICJ addresses the issue of human rights violations on grounds of sexual orientation1 and gender identity. (more…)
UN ‘disappearances’ treaty a major advance: countries should push for treaty’s worldwide adoption and ratification
The adoption of an international treaty against forced disappearances at the United Nations is a great step forward in the fight against this crime, said human rights groups. (more…)
Speech by Nicholas Howen, ICJ Secretary-General, delivered at the ‘Business and Human Rights’ conference organized by the Danish section of the ICJ
Yesterday Secretary-General Nicholas Howen gave a speech at the ‘Business and Human Rights’ Conference in Copenhagen on why there is a need to develop clear, common and binding global rules on corporate accountability and human rights. “To sum up, we need global standards, which need to be legal and based on human rights law and […]
ICJ oral intervention on human rights and the fight against terrorism
During the 57th Session of the United Nations Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights the ICJ made an oral intervention on Human Rights and the Fight against Terrorism under Agenda Item Six. (more…)