Yesterday, the #ICJ, #LNFOD and #PWDAC brought together key stakeholders to chart a path towards implementing the #CRPD, advancing #Lesotho's accession to the #Africa Disability Protocol, and strengthening access to justice for persons with disabilities.

As #HRC62 concludes, the Human Rights Council took important steps for accountability in Sudan and Myanmar, renewed protections for judicial independence, and, for the first time, recognized reproductive violence as a form of sexual and gender-based violence. 1/2 www.icj.org/human-rights...

The ICJ condemns the public statements of the Minister of Defence of #Montenegro accusing lawyer Veselin Radulovic of being part of an organized crime team and threatening him with retaliation in connection with the exercise of his professional functions. www.icj.org/montenegro-d...

The ICJ convened a discussion on the ILC's Draft Articles on the Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction, bringing together Special Rapporteur Claudio Grossman and ILC members Charles C. Jalloh and Penelope Ridings.

Join the ICJ on 9 July during the 77th Session of the International Law Commission for a discussion on the Draft Articles on the Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction. 1/2

In a new article, ICJ's Timothy Fish Hodgson and Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh analyse the broader implications of Maxwell Nkambule's case, exploring how attacks on lawyers, restrictions on civic space and persistent concerns over judicial independence undermine the rule of law in Eswatini. 1/3

At the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty, ICJ Secretary General @SantiagoACanton highlighted that an independent judiciary is one of the strongest safeguards against the arbitrary use of the death penalty and a fundamental pillar of the rule of law.

At #HRC62, the ICJ supported a call for urgent action to protect civilians in El Obeid, Sudan. 1/2 www.icj.org/hrc62-joint-...

At #HRC62, the ICJ joined partners in urging #Nepal to fully implement its Universal Periodic Review commitments. 1/3 www.icj.org/hrc62-icj-ca...

The International Commission of Jurists mourns the passing of Gustavo Gallón, one of Latin America’s most respected and accomplished human rights defenders, an outstanding jurist, and a lifelong advocate for justice, human dignity, and the rule of law. www.icj.org/in-memory-of...

Three years after the EU-Tunisia MoU, human rights, judicial independence, press freedom and civic space in Tunisia have continued to deteriorate. www.icj.org/three-years-...

ICJ Secretary General @SantiagoACanton will join the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty to discuss how judicial independence strengthens efforts towards abolition.

📢The ICJ and 36 civil society, human rights, journalism, and media support organisations urgently call on the European Commission to take more direct and verifiable measures to uphold, protect, and restore the rule of law within the European Union. www.icj.org/eu-civil-soc...

#Tunisia: The ICJ calls on the Tunisian authorities to dismiss the case against Sihem Bensedrine, former President of the Truth & Dignity Commission (IVD), who faces trial today on trumped-up “fraud”, “bribery” & “abuse of official capacity” charges. www.icj.org/tunisia-end-...

#Libya: To mark #WorldRefugeeDay, the ICJ and Libya Crimes Watch published a new report exposing how the European Union and its Member States fuel egregious human rights violations against #migrants, refugees & asylum seekers in Libya. 1/3 www.icj.org/resource/the...

#HRC62 | Migration externalization is exposing migrants, refugees and asylum seekers to serious human rights violations. 1/2 www.icj.org/hrc62-icj-ca...

📢 The ICJ calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African police and relevant government agencies to protect non-citizens, dismantle vigilante networks and uphold South Africa’s constitutional and international human rights law obligations. www.icj.org/south-africa...

🌍 On World Refugee Day 2026, we stand in solidarity with refugees around the world. ⚠️ Refugee children’s lives, health and safety are especially at risk due to their dependence on adults for basic needs, their vulnerability to harm, and their developmental needs.

📢 The ICJ joins civil society organisations in welcoming President Cyril Ramaphosa’s clear condemnation of xenophobia and unlawful attempts by private individuals to enforce immigration laws. 1/2 👉 www.icj.org/icj-and-othe...

At #HRC62, the ICJ urged States to increase support for accountability efforts in #Myanmar and demand the immediate release of all those arbitrarily detained. Read the full statement at: www.icj.org/hrc62-icj-ur... www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEXm...

📌 Human rights defenders are often at the forefront of efforts to advance accountability, protect civic space, and uphold fundamental freedoms. Join us for a discussion on how UN human rights mechanisms support defenders’ work and advance human rights. 📅 16 June ⏰ 13:00 CET

#Tunisia: 39 international legal and human rights organizations condemn the authorities’ escalating attacks on lawyers, judges, bar associations and civil society, thus threatening judicial independence, fair trial rights & civic space. Full statement ⬇️ www.icj.org/internationa...

#Egypt: The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention finds that the 19-month detention of Egyptian political economist Dr Abdel Khaleq Farouq is arbitrary and violates his rights to liberty, free expression, a fair trial & non-discrimination. (1/3) www.icj.org/un-human-rig...

¡The Second National Memory Conference starts in Kathmandu! 🇳🇵 On 10 June, ICJ will co-organise two crucial panels on inclusive transitional justice: 🔹 Conflict-Related Sexual Violence 🔹 Conflict-Related Disabilities and Access to Justice 🔽 www.icj.org/second-memor...

#Myanmar | On 6 May 2026, the ICJ convened a webinar exploring prospects for transitional justice in Myanmar in the context of ongoing armed conflict and widespread human rights violations and abuses. www.icj.org/prospects-fo...

In its submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR), the ICJ highlights that States remain bound by their obligations under the ICESCR during armed conflict, occupation, and post-conflict situations. www.icj.org/icj-submissi...

The ICJ welcomes the publication of the Thai Supreme Court President’s Recommendations on the adjudication of cases filed in bad faith on 29 May, marking an important development in efforts to address strategic lawsuits against public participation (#SLAPPs) in #Thailand. www.icj.org/thailand-sup...

At the Oslo Freedom Forum, ICJ Secretary General Santiago A. Canton joined the panel “Protecting the Lawyers Who Defend Democracy” to discuss the growing attacks against lawyers, civil society, journalists, and independent institutions worldwide.

In #Venezuela, terrorism trials are being referred to ordinary courts; however, the proceedings do not observe due process guarantees. The ICJ considers that these proceedings do not meet the requirements to guarantee due process. Our analysis: www.icj.org/resource/the...

We chaired a meeting with the South African Gender Apartheid Working Group & the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan. The Tribunal heard testimonies from 24 survivors & witnesses & found that the Taliban’s actions may amount to Gender Persecution as a Crime Against Humanity.

At the 87th Ordinary Session of the #ACHPR, concerns were raised about declining political representation and persistent discrimination against persons with disabilities, particularly women and persons with psychosocial disabilities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z--z...

Justice processes must be free from harmful gender and disability stereotypes. Today, the ICJ & United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) bring together OPDs and CSOs in Kisumu to validate a Guide for Justice Actors that translates this principle into practice. #DisabilityRights #AccessToJustice

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📢The ICJ & OHCHR ROCA, in cooperation with the Supreme Court of #Tajikistan & Public Association "Right and Prosperity", concluded a series of three judicial trainings in Dushanbe for some 60 sitting judges. www.icj.org/tajikistan-j...

On this Africa Day, we reaffirm the urgent need to ensure sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems as a foundation for achieving the aspirations of Agenda 2063. #AfricaDay #Agenda2063 #WaterSecurity #SanitationForAll #TheAfricaWeWant #ICJ

⚖️ 10 years after the conviction of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré, the case remains a landmark for international justice and accountability for atrocity crimes. It continues to inspire efforts to combat impunity worldwide. www.icj.org/chad-10-year...

📢The ICJ, in collaboration with the High Court of Janakpur, @NepalNdwa and @fwld1995, organized a consultative meeting with 30 participants, including judges from the High Court of Janakpur, the Dhanusha District Court, and court officials. www.icj.org/nepal-elimin...

📢 #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay (#GAAD). Being a woman, living in a rural area, and having a disability shouldn't mean being invisible online. Yet for millions, that's still the reality. Digital inclusion only works when it works for everyone.

📢Today is #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay (#GAAD). Digital accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities are not optional; they are human rights obligations that States must uphold. The ICJ calls on governments and institutions to act accordingly. 1/6

🇻🇪 The ICJ urges #Venezuelan authorities to guarantee that the appointment of Supreme Tribunal of Justice justices is conducted with full transparency, public scrutiny, and respect for judicial independence. www.icj.org/venezuela-th...

📢 In a new report, the ICJ finds that the independence of the legal profession in #Azerbaijan remains undermined by executive interference, discriminatory admission practices, disciplinary reprisals, and the harassment of independent lawyers. www.icj.org/azerbaijan-i...

⚖️Today, Santiago Canton, Secretary-General of the ICJ, participated in the 27th Session of the Working Group on the Right to Development at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, marking the 40th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Right to Development.

On #IDAHOBIT2026, the ICJ reaffirms that democracy cannot exist without equality, dignity, and freedom for all. This year’s theme, “At the heart of democracy”, is a reminder that laws and institutions must protect, not criminalize, LGBTQIA+ people.

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) participated in a side event at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the situation of human rights defenders in North Africa.

#Libya: On 19 May, the #InternationalCriminalCourt will hold the confirmation of charges’ hearing in the El Hishri case, which arises from allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes perpetrated in Libya between 2014 & 2020 against detainees at #Mitiga Prison. (1/2)

However, for legal reasons set out by the Pre-Trial Chamber in the arrest warrant, #migrants, #refugees and asylum seekers detained at #MitigaPrison risk being excluded as victims of the crimes charged in the case. (2/2) Read our Q&A for more details on the case ⬇️ www.icj.org/libya-questi...

The ICJ mourns the passing of Professor Theo van Boven, a courageous and principled defender of human rights who dedicated more than five decades to advancing justice and accountability worldwide. www.icj.org/icj-mourns-t...

Co-organised with CFJ, LCW and IARF, this side event will bring together voices from across North Africa to discuss the challenges facing human rights defenders in #Egypt, #Libya and #Tunisia today. (2/2) Register below 👇🏼 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/gaweysRE5C

🗓️ 15 May 2026 🕐 1:30 PM 📍ACHPR, Banjul, The Gambia Join us for our upcoming side event at the 87th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights #ACHPR. (1/2)

📢 The ICJ, together with other civil society organizations, has called on UN Member and Observer States to support a strong resolution at #HRC62 renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in #Eritrea. www.icj.org/icj-joins-ca...