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IACHR Special Rapporteur Releases Comprehensive Report on Freedom of Expression and the Internet

July 9, 2014 IJRC human rights defenders, Inter-American System, international human rights, thought, expression & association

In a new report, the regional human rights expert on freedom of expression in the Americas identifies principles and standards to guide States in their regulation of online communication. On June 27, 2014, the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) released the report, Freedom of Expression and the Internet, specifically addressing the

African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Adopts Resolution Condemning Violence and Discrimination against LGBTI Persons

June 10, 2014 IJRC African System, discrimination, human rights defenders, LGBTI rights

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights adopted a landmark resolution (Resolution 275) condemning acts of violence, discrimination and other human rights violations against persons on the basis of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity during its 55th Ordinary Session held from April 28 to May 12, 2014 in Luanda, Angola. See ACommHPR, Res. 275: Protection Against Violence and other Human

Join the Conversation: Engaging with Regional Human Rights Mechanisms

April 18, 2014 IJRC African System, civil society, European System, human rights defenders, IJRC Updates, Inter-American System, regional human rights protection

Join the International Justice Resource Center and the New Tactics community for an online conversation on Engaging Regional Human Rights Mechanisms from April 21 to 25, 2014. IJRC’s executive director, Lisa Reinsberg, will join experts and practitioners from around the world in discussing the practical details of seeking justice, accountability, and reform through the regional human rights systems.

UN Human Rights Council Focuses Attention on Promoting and Protecting Human Rights Defenders, Civil Society Space, and Peaceful Protest during 25th Regular Session

April 4, 2014 IJRC civil society, human rights defenders, international human rights, thought, expression & association, UN Human Rights Council, UN Special Procedures

During its 25th regular session last month, the UN Human Rights Council undertook several measures to address the challenges and risks faced by human rights defenders and other civil society actors. On March 11, it held a panel discussion to analyze the factors that reduce civil society space and to evaluate strategies to promote an interactive partnership between States and

Training Registration Now Open: Protecting Women’s Human Rights through International Law and Advocacy

April 3, 2014 IJRC children, Commission on the Status of Women, economic, social & cultural rights, human rights defenders, IJRC Updates, Inter-American System, reproductive and sexual rights, UN Human Rights Council, UN Special Procedures, UN treaty bodies, Universal Periodic Review, women's rights

The International Justice Resource Center (IJRC) is pleased to announce an upcoming training seminar on women’s human rights. See the draft agenda for additional details. WHEN: Thursday, June 19, 2014 WHERE: UC Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California WHO: Experts in international human rights law and women’s rights will share insights and examples with advocates and attorneys whose work

UN Human Rights Committee Issues Concluding Observations on State Reports of Chad, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Nepal, Sierra Leone, and the United States

April 3, 2014 IJRC civil society, democracy & political rights, discrimination, due process & judicial protection, human rights defenders, immigration & asylum, indigenous communities, international human rights, international humanitarian law, judicial independence, LGBTI rights, liberty & security of person, reparations, reproductive and sexual rights, right to life, security & rule of law, thought, expression & association, transitional justice, UN treaty bodies, women's rights

The UN Human Rights Committee held its 110th session from March 10 to 28 to consider the State reports of Chad, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Nepal, Sierra Leone, and the United States of America. Following the session, the Committee released its concluding observations, detailing key concerns and recommendations for these States’ improved implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

RightsCon Silicon Valley 2014: Some Highlights from a Tech and Human Rights Convening

March 10, 2014 IJRC civil society, human rights defenders, international human rights, thought, expression & association

As the world becomes more reliant on the internet, digital communication, and other innovations, it is increasingly apparent that technology presents both solutions and challenges for human rights defenders, and can also give rise to new forms of rights abuses. Unfortunately, many of the same tech tools that allow activists to work more effectively also leave them vulnerable to attack. And, in

IACtHR to Hear Cases Involving Extrajudicial Killings in Peru, Guatemala, and Venezuela during 102nd Regular Session

February 4, 2014 IJRC children, crime & impunity, democracy & political rights, due process & judicial protection, human rights defenders, Inter-American System, interim measures, international human rights, liberty & security of person, right to life, security & rule of law

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hear expert and witness testimony in three pending cases concerning extrajudicial executions, convene two private hearings on States’ compliance with prior decisions, and deliberate on the merits of two cases concerning alleged criminal due process violations during its ongoing 102nd Regular Session, being held from January 27 through February 7 at its headquarters

On #GivingTuesday, We're Working to Fill the Human Rights Gap

December 3, 2013 IJRC human rights defenders, IJRC Updates, international human rights

On this international day of giving back, we are especially grateful for you: the donors, partners, online visitors, and volunteers who are helping make human rights a reality, instead of just a promise. With our #GivingTuesday campaign Let’s Go Global: Filling the Human Rights, we are working to ensure that advocates have the information, legal advice, and tools they need to defend fundamental

European Court of Human Rights’ Updated Country Fact Sheets Present Detailed Portrait of State-Specific Jurisprudence & Caseload

August 6, 2013 IJRC civil society, European System, human rights defenders, international human rights

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) announced yesterday that it has updated its country-specific Factsheets to include new information on pending and resolved cases, as well as its caseload statistics. This State-specific information provides valuable insights into the types of human rights problems being raised before the Court in each Council of Europe Member State, the nature and effectiveness of victims’ and advocates’ engagement