Africa: sexual and gender based violence, fair trial rights and the rights of...
The ICJ has released a paper reflecting discussions on the implementation of international law and standards on sexual and gender based violence within the context of fair trial standards. The...
View ArticleRussian Federation: the legal profession requires reform to become stronger
Today, the ICJ released a report calling for reform of the legal profession in the Russian Federation. “The legal profession in Russia presents a complex picture. It includes obvious achievements and...
View ArticleAfrica: reflection paper on women lawyers and human rights defenders as...
“Women human rights defenders and lawyers must be able to carry out their work on the basis of equality, free from gender discrimination,” says the ICJ’s new reflection paper. The ICJ has today...
View ArticleTajikistan: the ICJ recommends measures to ensure the independence of the...
“The reform of the legal profession in the Republic of Tajikistan is in deadlock and requires urgent measures to secure an independent profession,” the ICJ said today as it published its...
View ArticleColombia: la Convención de las Naciones Unidas contra las desapariciones...
Hoy, la CIJ hace público su estudio sobre los vacíos e incompatibilidades del sistema jurídico e institucional colombiano respecto de las disposiciones de la Convención internacional para la protección...
View ArticleNew ICJ report and documentary: illusory justice, prevailing impunity in Tunisia
In a new report released today, the ICJ called on the Tunisian authorities to adopt comprehensive legal and policy reforms as well as practical measures to fully guarantee effective remedy and...
View ArticleMyanmar: writ of Habeas Corpus can help protect human rights
The Myanmar government should begin using the writ of habeas corpus to prevent unfair arrests and detention, the ICJ said today as it released its Handbook on Habeas Corpus in Myanmar. The Handbook...
View ArticleICJ addresses harmful gender stereotypes and assumptions
Today the ICJ published a briefing paper addressing harmful gender stereotypes and assumptions in law and practice and highlighting efforts in a number of countries to reform such law and practice. The...
View ArticleICJ and UNICEF publish Guide for States on children’s rights and business
Jointly elaborated by the ICJ and UNICEF, at the request of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, this Guide offers to States practical examples and best practices on how to protect and ensure...
View ArticlePakistan: trials for ‘blasphemy’ fundamentally unfair – ICJ new report
People accused of violating Pakistan’s draconian “blasphemy laws” face proceedings that are glaringly flawed, said the ICJ in a new report published today. “Pakistan’s blasphemy laws fly in the face of...
View ArticleAfrica: sexual and gender based violence, fair trial rights and the rights of...
The ICJ has released a paper reflecting discussions on the implementation of international law and standards on sexual and gender based violence within the context of fair trial standards. The...
View ArticleRussian Federation: the legal profession requires reform to become stronger
Today, the ICJ released a report calling for reform of the legal profession in the Russian Federation. “The legal profession in Russia presents a complex picture. It includes obvious achievements and...
View ArticleAfrica: reflection paper on women lawyers and human rights defenders as...
“Women human rights defenders and lawyers must be able to carry out their work on the basis of equality, free from gender discrimination,” says the ICJ’s new reflection paper. The ICJ has today...
View ArticleColombia: la Convención de las Naciones Unidas contra las desapariciones...
Hoy, la CIJ hace público su estudio sobre los vacíos e incompatibilidades del sistema jurídico e institucional colombiano respecto de las disposiciones de la Convención internacional para la protección...
View ArticleTajikistan: the ICJ recommends measures to ensure the independence of the...
“The reform of the legal profession in the Republic of Tajikistan is in deadlock and requires urgent measures to secure an independent profession,” the ICJ said today as it published its...
View ArticleNew report, documentary: illusory justice, prevailing impunity in Tunisia
In a new report released today, the ICJ called on the Tunisian authorities to adopt comprehensive legal and policy reforms as well as practical measures to fully guarantee effective remedy and...
View ArticleMyanmar: writ of Habeas Corpus can help protect human rights
The Myanmar government should begin using the writ of habeas corpus to prevent unfair arrests and detention, the ICJ said today as it released its Handbook on Habeas Corpus in Myanmar. The Handbook...
View ArticleLibya: an independent and accountable judiciary is key to a successful...
Libya must reform its legal framework and make revisions to the current draft Constitution in order to consolidate the rule of law and judicial independence and to address ongoing impunity in the...
View ArticleA Guide for the Litigation of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Zimbabwe
This new Guide published today by the ICJ aims at providing legal practitioners and human rights advocates with updated knowledge about the applicable standards for the protection of economic, social...
View ArticleRights on arrest and pre-trial detention in Africa: a Guide to international...
This publication released today by the ICJ summarizes and explains the rights of people in Africa who are suspected of or charged with a criminal offence from the time of arrest until trial, as set out...
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