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…)
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UN Counter-Terrorism review needs human rights focus
The ICJ has submitted information and recommendations for the upcoming review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, emphasising the need to strengthen the role of human rights in the framework and implementation of the strategy. (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 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…)
ICJ urges States to uphold standards in Human Rights Council election
The ICJ today urged States not to vote for candidates whose human rights records should disqualify them from membership, in upcoming elections to the UN Human Rights Council. (more…)
South Africa: ICJ submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Today, the ICJ made a submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in advance of Committee’s examination of South Africa’s initial periodic report under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. South Africa ratified the Covenant in 2015. (more…)