Campaigning for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights, Democracy, the Rule of Law and International Justice
Latest news
- United Arab Emirates: Further Information: Sham Mass Trial of 84 Emirati Men Ongoing
- The Biden Administration Is Investigating Israel's Possible War Crimes — Despite Public Claims To The Contrary
- UN’s Financial Troubles Jeopardize Critical Human Rights Work
- South Africa urges ICJ to consider action on Israel’s planned Rafah assault
- Russia: Anti-terrorism legislation misused to punish activist Boris Kagarlitsky
- What is expected in the International Court of Justice case against the Syrian regime?
- Ethiopian forces killed ‘at least 45 citizens’ in Amhara, rights body says
- Yemen: Houthis Recruit More Child Soldiers Since October 7
- Afghanistan: Aid Cutbacks, Taliban Abuses Imperil Health
- Haiti: Human rights deteriorating as gang violence spreads
Press releases
06 Feb 2024 Zero Tolerance to FGM: united, we can break the cycle and create a future free from this human rights violation Read More
15 Dec 2023 Right to a Healthy Environment Global Coalition Awarded UN Human Rights Prize Read More
09 Dec 2023 International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of the Crime Read More
08 Dec 2023 Human rights activist ‘in limbo’ over EU corruption probe 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 program Amazonia Beyond the Crises is to work with partners from Amazonia, as well as regional and international partners, to seek accountability, raise awareness and effect behavioural change in respect of deforestation, fires and other environmental and human rights violations taking place in Amazonia.
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