GICJ positions and opinions

October 2nd: International Day of Non-Violence

Every year, on October 2nd, the international community observes the International Day of Non-Violence. Such a momentous day corresponds to the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian ...

Minorities are more vulnerable to reprisals

The interactive dialogue on the Secretary General’s report on reprisals took place at the 26th and 27th meetings of the 48th Session of the Human Rights Council. Reprisals mainly refer to all ...

Iraq: Human rights defenders under attack

New reports are shedding light on reprisal and intimidation methods in ...

Iran: intimidation and reprisals and UN responses.

Allegations of intimidation and reprisals against individuals collaborating with the UN were made against Iran in a report of the ...

When governments turn technology against protesters

Peaceful protests are essential for democracy and is a huge aspect of human rights. The Panel Discussion on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests took ...

October 2nd: International Day of Non-Violence

Every year, on October 2nd, the international community observes the International Day of Non-Violence. Such a momentous day corresponds to the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian ...