Campaigning for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights, Democracy, the Rule of Law and International Justice
Latest news
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- Croatia’s president condemns burning of gay couple effigy
- Doctor, parents face trial in Egypt for girl's death after genital cutting
- Richard Grenell now highest-ranking openly gay official in US government history
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- Support for women's strike in Mexico gains ground
Press releases
10 Mar 2020 NPWJ and FIFDH convene panel discussion on "Human Rights Crisis in Saudi Arabia" Read More
08 Mar 2020 International Women’s Day: NPWJ calls for enhanced commitment to protect women’s rights Read More
24 Feb 2020 UAE: Freedom of expression must be upheld at all times, not only tolerated during Hay Festival Abu Dhabi Read More
13 Feb 2020 Justice for the Rohingya: What has happened and what comes next? Read More
No Peace Without Justice programs
The International Criminal Justice Program is NPWJ's original mandate since 1994 and promotes accountability for violations of fundamental individual rights through a more effective international criminal justice system for the prevention, deterrence and prosecution of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide
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The overall objective of the Gender & Human Rights program is to foster the engagement of national governments, parliaments and activists to promote the adoption and enforcement of effective laws banning female genital mutilation and other traditional practices which challenge the promotion and protection of women and girls’ human rights, as well as to reinforce cooperation at regional and international levels.
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The overall objective of the MENA Democracy Program is to promote the development of political mechanisms of consultation that recognise non-governmental actors and civil society as a legitimate and necessary counterpart for dialogue with State institutions on issues of democratic reform, promotion of human rights, the Rule of Law, justice, reconciliation and accountability.
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The overall objective of the LGBTI Program is to achieve full and international recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender, intersex people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
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