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...

📢Children should have access to an effective remedy in legal proceedings 🚩Effective remedies must be available to redress violations of human rights of children 💡Explore more good practices in the @icjurists.bsky.social compendium: icj.org/resource/eu-...

📣Children must have the right to a fair hearing and effective access to court, with special protection in all legal proceedings. 🔎Explore more good practices in the @icjurists.bsky.social compendium: www.icj.org/resource/eu-...

📢Children should have access to a guardian ad litem in legal proceedings 🚩A guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent the child in specific legal proceedings when there is a conflict of interest with a parent or legal guardian 💡Explore more good practices: www.icj.org/resource/eu-...

Nepal faces an opportunity to implement human rights and justice reforms, following the arrival of the new government. The ICJ, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch urge Nepal’s new government to seize this critical moment to deliver meaningful change and turn promises into action.

📢Children should have access to communication support in legal proceedings! 🚩All children are entitled to understand and to be understood in all legal proceedings. 👉Explore more good practices in the ICJ compendium: www.icj.org/resource/eu-...

🎙️On World Press Freedom Day, the ICJ reaffirms its unwavering commitment to press freedom as a cornerstone of democracy and the rule of law. A free press is not a privilege; it is a fundamental right that must be protected everywhere and for everyone.

📣 [WEBINAR] Transitional Justice: Comparative Experiences and Prospects for Myanmar The ICJ invites you to a webinar on challenges, accountability, and victim-centered approaches to justice in Myanmar. 🗓️ 6 May 2026 🕐 13:00–15:00 MMT ✍️ Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Myanmar

📢Children should have access to information in legal proceedings 🚩Children involved in or affected by legal proceedings should receive adequate information in a form that they understand 💡Explore more good practices in the @icjurists.bsky.social Compendium: www.icj.org/resource/eu-...

⚠️ Global experts warn of eroding judicial independence amidst the rise of #authoritarianism around the world. They highlighted the profound challenges that authoritarian regimes pose to judicial independence and accountability mechanisms.

📢Children should have access to legal assistance in legal proceedings 🚩Access to legal assistance is crucial to ensure that children’s rights are respected and protected in legal proceedings 💡Explore more good practices in the @icjurists.bsky.social Compendium: www.icj.org/resource/eu-...

📢 The International Commission of Jurists co sponsored WCRO’s 30th Anniversary Conference (Apr 21–22, Washington DC), bringing experts together to discuss authoritarianism, international crimes, and accountability. Join key conversations on strengthening the rule of law.

📌On 5 May, the ICJ & Danish Institute for Human Rights will present the Copenhagen Principles for the Protection of Human Rights in the Digital Age at RightsCon 2026 in Zambia. ⚠️In person and online. ✍️ Register for the seminar: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Ministers from 46 @coe.int states meet in Chișinău this May to adopt a Political Declaration on the European Convention on Human Rights & migration. @amnesty.org, @icjurists.bsky.social & @fidh-official.bsky.social warn about risks this poses to hard-won human rights & legal standards in Europe.

The newly published @icjurists.bsky.social Compendium on the child’s right to be heard and to participate in legal proceedings provides: 👉relevant international human rights standards & 👉effective strategies and good practices 🔍 www.icj.org/resource/eu-... #RightToBeHeard #ChildVOICE

📢 @icjurists.bsky.social has published a Compendium of strategies and good practices to support professionals, policymakers and civil society in ensuring the child’s right to be heard and to participate in legal proceedings, fostering child-sensitive legal systems 🔍 www.icj.org/eu-strategie...

⚖️ #UN ICJ & Right and Prosperity published joint observations ahead of the Universal Periodic Review of #Tajikistan. ♀️ The observations address #GenderBasedViolence & #accesstojustice for #women survivors, drawing on findings from an ICJ report 👇 🔗 shorturl.at/cNqx6

♀️⚖️ The ICJ delivered a statement on the elaboration of an addendum to CEDAW General Recommendation (GR) No. 24 on #Women and #Health, urging the Committee to address the harmful impact of #criminallaws on #womensrights: 🔗 www.icj.org/icj-urges-ce... #Equality #IHRL #8MarchPrinciples

⚖️ On April 10, 2026, the ICJ filed a submission to the Human Rights Council’s Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of #Eswatini, in preparation for the review of the human rights situation in the country scheduled for November 2026: www.icj.org/rule-of-law-...

Today, we join the global community in commemorating the 32nd Anniversary of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda (Kwibuka32). Under this year’s theme, Remember–Unite–Renew, we reflect on the enduring importance of truth, justice, and accountability.

On #WorldHealthDay, the ICJ reaffirms that the right to health is a human right, not a privilege. States have a binding legal obligation to ensure equitable access to healthcare and to uphold legal frameworks that guarantee dignity, equality, and justice for all. 🩺 #HumanRights

⚖️The ICJ denounces as a sham the 6 April 2026 conviction of Judge Anas Hmedi, President of the AMT, by the Tunis Criminal Court of First Instance, on baseless charges of “obstructing the freedom to work,” violating his human rights and judicial immunity. For more details ⬇️