About 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.