International Commission of Jurists

Since 1952 the ICJ has performed a unique and prominent role as a nongovernmental organization (NGO) defending human rights and the rule of law worldwide.

The ICJ’s peerless reputation rests on these pillars:
60 eminent judges and lawyers – from all parts of the world and all legal systems – with unparalleled knowledge of the law and human rights;
Cooperating with governments committed to improving their human rights performance;
Effective balance of diplomacy, constructive criticism, capacity building, and if necessary, ‘naming and shaming’;
Unmatched direct access to national judiciaries implementing international standards and improved legislation impacting millions;
Guiding, training and protecting judges and lawyers worldwide to uphold and implement these standards;
Working for access to justice for victims, survivors and human rights defenders, in particular from marginalized communities;
Following a strict result based management in performance of its projects.