ICJ joins call for UN mechanism on rights violations in China
The ICJ has joined more than 300 other NGOs in urging the UN to establish a specific mechanism to systematically monitor and report on human rights violations by China. (more…)
UN Bodies Archives: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Event: Combating impunity for unlawful killings
The ICJ invites you to a discussion of new tools to assist investigation and accountability for extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, and other potentially unlawful deaths. The event takes place on Thursday, 12 September, 13:30, Room XVI, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. (more…)
Human rights of victims of terrorism: new ICJ compilation
On the occasion of the second United Nations’ International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism, the ICJ has today published a compilation of international sources on human rights of victims of terrorism. (more…)
ICJ urges human rights approach to foreign fighters, solidarity with migrants, action on the Philippines
Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in a general debate on the oral update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the ICJ addressed issues around “foreign fighters”, criminalisation of solidarity with migrants, and the need for international investigation of violations in the Philippines. (more…)
ICJ urges action on UN human rights funding crisis
Together with hundreds of NGOs, the ICJ has urged States to redress the critical funding gap affecting UN human rights mechanisms, which is poised to cause postponement or cancellation of crucial sessions at the UN, allowing violators of human rights to avoid scutiny and accountability. (more…)
Sri Lanka: Transitional Justice Mechanisms in Sri Lanka and the role of the OHCHR (UN Statement)
The ICJ today addressed the UN Human Rights Council on the need for a time-bound implementation plan, developed with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, for Sri Lanka to implement its commitments and obligations on transitional justice. (more…)