NGOs defend independence of UN human rights experts
At the Human Rights Council, the ICJ and other NGOs highlighted with concern renewed attacks against the Council’s independent experts, aimed at interfering with their independence. (more…)
UN Bodies Archives: Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council
Myanmar: ensuring human rights and the integrity of elections during the COVID-19 pandemic
At the UN Human Rights Council, the ICJ today addressed the need for upcoming elections in Myanmar to respect both civil and political rights and democratic processes, and the right to health. (more…)
Disappearances and procedural guarantees in Turkey and Tajikistan (UN Statement)
At the interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced and Involunatary Disapparances during the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the ICJ has called on Tajikistan and Turkey to comply with the recommendations by the Working Group and to end practices of abduction and forced return. (more…)
ICJ highlights need for UN action on impunity in Sri Lanka
At the Human Rights Council, the ICJ highlighted deepening impunity for gross human rights violations in Sri Lanka, and the need for a UN investigative mechanism. (more…)
Groundbreaking new UN guidance on access to justice for persons with disabilities
The ICJ contributed to and has endorsed a groundbreaking new UN standard aimed at ensuring effective access to justice for persons with disabilities, published today in Geneva. (more…)
Netherlands: ICJ and NJCM highlight report of UN expert on racism
The ICJ and its Dutch national section today highlighted findings and recommendations of the UN Special Rapporteur on racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia, on her visit to the Netherlands. (more…)