GICJ positions and opinions

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 ...

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 ...

Iraq: Human rights defenders under attack

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

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 ...

From Information to Action: Panel on Human Rights Education and Training

On the 29th September 2021 was held the High Level Panel on the Tenth Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on ...

‘No-One is Safe Until Everyone is Safe’ - A Post Pandemic Panel Appeals for Parity

At the 24th meeting of the 48th Session of the Human Rights Council, the High-Level Panel Discussion focused on “Deepening Inequalities Exacerbated ...

The digital gender gap in times of Covid-19.

The Annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective was held at the 22nd meeting of the 48th session ...

Fallen Voices: High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Civilian Casualties in the Syrian Conflict

At the 20th meeting of the 48th Session of the Human Rights Council, the High Commissioner (Ms. Michelle Bachelet) presented its findings on the extent ...