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The ICJ is a non-governmental organization working to advance the rule of law and realization of human rights for all.| International Commission of Jurists
The ICJ is a non-governmental organization working to advance the rule of law and realization of human rights for all.| International Commission of Jurists
In a joint open letter, 56 civil society organizations expressed concern over the constitutional amendments adopted by the National Council of the Slovak Republic on 26 September 2025. The letter calls on the European Commission to initiate infringement proceedings against Slovakia and to take further action at EU level. Continue Reading Slovakia: The ICJ and 55 organizations express concern over constitutional amendments, urge EU action The post Slovakia: The ICJ and 55 organizations express...| International Commission of Jurists
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the arrest and detention of defence lawyer Alexander Kochubaev, who was arrested in Yerevan on 16 October 2025, purportedly as a result of statements allegedly defamatory of justice officials he is supposed to have made in the course of an ongoing criminal case in which he represents Archbishop… Continue Reading Armenia: ICJ condemns detention of defence lawyer Alexander Kochubaev and calls for his immediate release The post Armenia: IC...| International Commission of Jurists
On 13-14 October 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and the Greek Council for Refugees (GCR) held a transnational workshop in Athens on strategic litigation before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) to challenge the detention of migrant children. Continue Reading EU: Litigating before the European Court of Human Rights to protect migrant children from detention The post EU: Litigating before the European Court of Human Rights to protect migrant children from detention...| International Commission of Jurists
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) expresses its dismay and profound concern at the Nabeul Court of First Instance’s sentencing of Saber Chouchane, a 51-year-old labourer, to death on 1 October 2025, following his conviction on spurious, albeit serious, “State security” charges arising from his social media posts criticizing Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed. The ICJ… Continue Reading Tunisia: death penalty case symptomatic of rule of law and judicial independence in abeyance...| International Commission of Jurists
Geneva. 09 October 2025. With the conclusion yesterday of the UN Human Rights Council’s 60th session, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) welcomes the significant progressive steps taken towards accountability and justice in Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, while denouncing the failure of States to provide the necessary financial and political support to the world’s premier… Continue Reading UN Human Rights Council: Progress achieved in addressing impunity in Afghanistan and Sri L...| International Commission of Jurists
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the killing of Judge Astrit Kalaja, who was shot dead by a lone person while presiding over a hearing at the Tirana Court of Appeal on 6 October 2025. The ICJ calls on the Albanian authorities to carry out a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation, and to take… Continue Reading Albania: The courtroom assassination of Judge Astrit Kalaja must be effectively investigated The post Albania: The courtroom assassination of Judge Astrit K...| International Commission of Jurists
Geneva, 6 October 2025 The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) welcomes today’s decision by the UN Human Rights Council to establish an independent investigative mechanism on Afghanistan. States must now act to ensure it receives the resources necessary to fulfill its critical mandate. “This mechanism represents a crucial step forward in responding to the systematic… Continue Reading Afghanistan: UN Human Rights Council establishment of an independent investigative mechanism is a ...| International Commission of Jurists
Organizations: Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, IBAHRI, ICJ Item: Item 10: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of hu| International Commission of Jurists
United Nations Human Rights Council 60th Regular Session Interactive Dialogue Item 10 International Commission of Jurists Statement in the Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR Report on technical cooperation in Libya 3 October 2025 Mr President, Since HRC resolution 56/16’s adoption, 67 unidentified bodies were discovered in refrigerators at the Abu Salim and Al-Khadra hospitals.… Continue Reading ICJ Statement on Serious Human Rights Violations in Libya The post ICJ Statement on Serious ...| International Commission of Jurists
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) condemns the Moroccan authorities’ ongoing crackdown on largely peaceful protests calling for reform of the public health and education systems, better employment opportunities, and an end to corruption. Since 27 September 2025, a wave of social justice protests has swept Morocco, initiated by youth groups “Moroccan Youth Voice” and… Continue Reading Morocco: End Crackdown on Protests The post Morocco: End Crackdown on Protests appeared fi...| International Commission of Jurists
(September 29, 2025) – Tajikistan’s authorities have wrongfully imprisoned a human rights lawyer for 10 years for exercising his human rights| International Commission of Jurists
On 13–14 May 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) held a workshop on child-friendly justice and procedural rights. Experts and p| International Commission of Jurists
On 16-17 September 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) hosted a transnational workshop in Brussels on procedural rights of migran| International Commission of Jurists
(Beirut, September 16, 2025) – Lebanon’s parliament should ensure that the draft media law it is considering upholds the right to freedom of| International Commission of Jurists
© Photo by: Kamal Prasai, Online Khabar (London, September 13, 2025) All stakeholders in Nepal should publicly commit to uphold the rule of law| International Commission of Jurists
Twelve legal and human rights organisations intervene in proceedings against the executive board ahead of trial. Criminal and civil proceedings a| International Commission of Jurists
On 24–26 August 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), together with the Centre for Independent Journalism, Malaysia (CIJ), and t| International Commission of Jurists
On 11 July 2023, the Chamber of the third section of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) handed down its judgment| International Commission of Jurists
