Campaigning for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights, Democracy, the Rule of Law and International Justice
Latest news
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- Israel Not Complying with World Court Order in Genocide Case
- Egypt: Human Rights Group and its Director Threatened and Smeared
- Ethiopia: End extrajudicial Executions in Amhara region, bring perpetrators to justice
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Press releases
16 Mar 2024 NPWJ submission to the ICC OTP public consultation on a new policy initiative to advance accountability for environmental crimes under the Rome Statute Read More
11 Mar 2024 CSW 68th session: Poverty should be addressed through a gender perspective Read More
08 Mar 2024 International Women’s Day: NPWJ calls for greater empowerment and safeguarding of rights Read More
29 Feb 2024 Side event on "Accountability for human rights violations against anti-slavery activists and human rights defenders" 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
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreA message from Emma Bonino