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Today, however, it has expanded and operates in documenting human rights violations across many other nations.

GICJ is an international, independent, non-profit NGO, works closely with the United Nations in upholding the principles of human rights, access to justice & rule of law Geneva International Centre for Justice (GICJ) is an independent non-governmental organisation that operates under the Swiss Civil Code with the primary aim of enhancing human rights norms, access to justice and rule of law in dev

eloping regions around the world. This organisation was initially founded in 2009 by Dr Hans von Sponeck, Sabah Al-Mukhtar and Naji Haraj due to the immense devastation and massive war damages in the wake of the Anglo-American invasion of Iraq since 2003. GICJ primarily serves as an independent observer of human rights violations. We work closely with the United Nations in documenting these violations, raising global awareness, and enhancing access to justice for affected victims by examining all legal means possible. The organisation also works closely with a coalition of other Swiss-based NGOs and international organisations, and share an extensive network with lawyers, academics, universities, research centres and human rights experts around the world. Our organisation has participated, without fail, in most meetings of UN Human Rights bodies in Geneva. In addition to our work with the United Nations, we also work closely with various other organisations in attempting to mediate and resolve human rights conflicts through dialogue and negotiations, whenever and wherever possible. Additionally, as experts in the human rights field, we often organize forums and training workshops to educate people about human rights norms, violations and mechanisms to prevent them. For more information, visit our website at http://www.gicj.org

23/08/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - August 23

By 𝐽𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑎 𝑁𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑖𝑗𝑗𝑎 𝑆𝑧𝑡𝑢𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑖𝑘 /GICJ

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on 23 August each year. Established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1998, this day honours the 12.5 million Africans affected by the transatlantic slave trade from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The enslaved Africans were transported across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas and the Caribbean, where they were subjected to systems of slavery, forced labour, and exploitation. Approximately 10.7 million survived the brutal conditions of the Middle Passage, enduring systematic denial of their freedom and dignity.
The observance commemorates the uprising in Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) on 22–23 August 1791, which initiated the Haitian Revolution. This event was crucial in the fight against slavery and led to Haiti's independence in 1804, the first free black nation in the world. The choice of 23 August honours the experiences, courage and resistance of enslaved people while fostering a deeper understanding of the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of the slave trade.

The history of slavery is not confined to the past. Although slavery has been abolished in law, exploitation and coercion persist in contemporary forms. According to the 2022 Global Estimates of Modern Slavery by the ILO, Walk Free, and IOM, around 49.6 million people were in modern slavery in 2021, including 27.6 million in forced labour and 22 million in forced marriage. These figures underscore the persistent exploitation and the urgent need to protect those at risk.

The significance of 23 August goes beyond remembrance; it calls for confronting the legacy of slavery and honouring those who resisted oppression. It highlights the ongoing responsibility to protect human rights, as modern slavery still deprives individuals of freedom and dignity. The day encourages drawing inspiration from historical struggles for freedom.
As the international community commemorates this day, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐉) honours the courage, resilience, and determination of the enslaved women, men and children who resisted oppression and fought for their freedom. GICJ calls on the international community to renew its commitment to combating exploitation and ensuring that the lessons of history continue to guide our pursuit of justice, equality, and human dignity for all.

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20/08/2026

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the GICJ team gathered for a preparatory meeting ahead of the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council, which will be held from September 7 to October 9, 2026, in Geneva.
The meeting focused on the GICJ preparation for this session and how to involve the team in the activities of the HRC. It was also an opportunity to provide practical information of the next assignments of the GICJ’s members and to coordinate the team’s work during the session.

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20/08/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 - 21 August

𝐵𝑦 𝐺𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑙 𝐻𝑢𝑔 / 𝐺𝐼𝐶𝐽

Thousands of innocent people are killed and injured each year in acts of terrorism. Although the international community condemns these actions, support for survivors and victims after such attacks often remains insufficient.

A 2017 UN General Assembly Resolution (72/165) established 21 August as the “International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism”. The resolution specified that this International Day serves to honour and support victims and survivors of terrorism and to ensure the respect of their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Besides the work of the UN, it is also crucial that Member States pay tribute to the victims and survivors of terrorism as these groups are often forgotten or neglected. By honouring the victims, societies raise awareness on these issues and such awareness affirms the victims experience.

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐉) welcomes the efforts already undertaken by the UN and its Member States to support victims and survivors of terrorism. GICJ aligns itself with the Secretary-General in urging Member States to ensure better coordination and coherence concerning victim support. Furthermore, it urges Member States to not violate human rights and the rule of law when conducting law enforcement activities in counter-terrorism.

Furthermore, GICJ calls on Member States to intensify their efforts when working together under the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and urges Member States to fully implement what they agreed on under this framework. GICJ urges all Member States to establish ways to pay tribute to the victims of terrorism and to ensure that the survivors of terrorism, as well as their families, receive the multidimensional support they need to find their way back to normality.

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18/08/2026

𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The sixth issue of the African Newsletter continues the conversation on the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA), reflecting on whether it has lived up to its expectations and commitments it generated. The issue explores the persistent challenges and gaps in implementation, and the ongoing relevance of the DDPA in addressing racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

As we mark this important milestone, we ask: Has the DDPA delivered on its promise, and what more needs to be done to ensure its commitments translate into meaningful change?

To read the full newsletter, click on this link:
https://www.gicj.org/positions-opinons/gicj-african-affairs/4520-african-affairs-newsletter,-august-2026

18/08/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 - August 19

𝐵𝑦 𝑃𝑖𝑎 𝑀𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛 /𝐺𝐼𝐶𝐽

On August 19 2003, a bomb attack struck the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq. The blast killed 22 people, among them was Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The hotel was serving as UN headquarters for its Assistance Mission in Iraq. This deliberate targeting of humanitarian workers is the event that later established World Humanitarian Day. The day was established to spread awareness of humanitarian action, and remember those who have been killed in conflict.
However, more than two decades later, the crisis has only deepened. In 2025 alone, 326 humanitarian workers were killed across 21 countries, while UN humanitarian programmes operated on just 24.4% of the funding needed to deliver aid. Concerningly, 99% of humanitarian personnel killed that year were local staff. Local personnel are simultaneously the people communities rely on the most, while also being the ones who bear the brunt of frontline risk.
Behind every one of these statistics is a person who chose to protect life, health, and human dignity. Each had a family, a community and a future which is now lost to conflicts they played no part in. This is not collateral damage. It is the result of sustained, unaddressed impunity, where each unpunished attack signals to perpetrators that there will be no consequences.
The UN Security Council's Resolution 2730 and the Political Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, represent meaningful progress. But political commitments alone are not protection, and statements of condemnation are not accountability.
Geneva International Centre for Justice (GICJ), stands with humanitarian workers worldwide and calls on all states to ratify the Geneva Conventions' Optional Protocols and the Convention on the Safety of UN and Associated Personnel. Fundamentally, it is collective action which is needed to achieve the principles of these conventions. Accountability is not optional but something that is owed to every person who has given their life in service of others.

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17/08/2026

𝐀𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐃 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝

From the 12th to the 14th of August, the GICJ team took part to the AIFOD Geneva Summit 2026, joining global partners in the conversation on inclusive AI governance.
The AIFOD Geneva Summit 2026 brings together governments, founders, researchers and civil society to shape AI for developing countries.
It represents a platform for the Global South to move from being AI consumers to becoming AI creators, owners and decision-makers.
Through it, dialogue can turn into practical cooperation on AI, digital sovereignty and inclusive development.
From the Summit the Key takeaways our team identified are:
- AI cannot be truly inclusive while the Global South remains dependent on external infrastructure, models, and decision-making;
- The future of AI should be built with the many, not simply for the many;
- The next step is to move from conversation to concrete cooperation.
One of the key topics discussed during the summit was inclusive AI governance, therefore ensuring that fair rules, ethical safeguards and diverse voices shape how AI is developed and deployed.
The need for suitable AI platforms was also highlighted, showing how small models, small enterprises, small languages and small nations can build AI adapted to local needs.
Finally, the need for shared action was advocated, through shared compute, data, standards and expertise countries can build AI capacity together.

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 supports the call for a more inclusive and fair approach to AI governance. The AIFOD Geneva Summit 2026 highlights an important principle: the Global South must not remain merely a consumer of AI, but should have a meaningful role as a creator, owner and decision-maker.

We welcome the focus on inclusive AI governance, locally adapted solutions and practical international cooperation to ensure that AI development benefits all countries and communities.

It has been an enriching experience, reaffirming our commitment to advocating for a more just and inclusive digital future.

13/08/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚: 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞

𝐵𝑦 𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑎𝑒̈𝑙𝑙𝑒 𝐷𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒́ /𝐺𝐼𝐶𝐽

Following the devastating earthquake that struck Colombia earlier this week, more than 200 people have reportedly lost their lives and around 2,500 have been injured, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The destruction of homes and public infrastructure has left many communities facing displacement, disrupted essential services and difficult living conditions.

Beyond the immediate loss of life and injuries, the earthquake has placed a significant burden on victims, families and affected communities, many of whom are now in urgent need of assistance. Access to safe shelter, food, clean drinking water and healthcare must remain a priority as relief efforts continue.

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐉) expresses its solidarity with the victims and their families and stresses the importance of sustained humanitarian assistance. The most affected communities must receive timely and adequate support to meet their immediate needs and begin the process of recovery.
The ongoing response led by the Colombian Government, with the support of the United Nations and humanitarian partners, is therefore essential. The World Food Programme (WFP) is mobilizing food assistance, while the World Health Organization (WHO) is providing medical supplies to support those in need.
As assessments continue and the full impact of the disaster becomes clearer, continued international humanitarian support will be crucial to ensuring that affected communities receive the assistance and protection they need.

𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐉 stands in solidarity with all those affected by this tragedy and calls for continued efforts to support victims and their families throughout the humanitarian response and recovery process.

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12/08/2026

لبنان: حيث يشتعل الليل بالنيران

كلارا شقير/ جنيف للعدالة
لا يهدف هذا المقال إلى مجرد سرد وقائع الحرب، بل يسعى إلى كشف حقيقة الانتهاكات التي يتعرض لها المدنيون في لبنان، وتسليط الضوء على جرائم لا يجوز أن تُنسى، أو تُبرَّر، أو تمرّ من دون مساءلة، لأن الدم اللبناني ليس مجرد رقمٍ في نشرات الأخبار، ولأن العدالة لا يمكن أن تبقى انتقائية، ولأن الإنسانية نفسها تفقد معناها عندما يصبح قتل الأطفال مشهداً اعتيادياً يمر أمام أنظار العالم في صمتٍ بارد.

لقراءة التقرير الكامل، انقر على الرابط أدناه.

https://www.gicj.org/ar/component/content/article/4517-lebanon-where-the-night-carries-fire-clara-choucair-ar?catid=64

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12/08/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 - 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟐

𝐵𝑦 𝑆𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎 𝑅𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑠 𝑆𝑜𝑑𝑟𝑒́ 𝑑𝑒 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜 / 𝐺𝐼𝐶𝐽

Around the world, 2.6 billion young people are shaping the future of their local communities while confronting some of the most pressing challenges of our time, from climate change effects to increasing armed conflicts, youth today continue to advocate for the full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms. Since the adoption of Resolution A/RES/54/120 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), August 12 has been commemorated as the International Youth Day, a day dedicated to celebrating youth leadership and amplifying their voices and rights.

The United Nations’ theme for 2026 “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations” recognises the diverse realities of youth, while further supporting equal opportunities and investing in their potential worldwide. Particularly, it sheds light on the structural limitations that young people encounter in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), underscoring the importance of empowering young people in the most vulnerable contexts, by recognising their lived experiences as indispensable to sustainable development, leadership and innovation.

In this sense, the International Youth Day seeks to empower young people as active agents of change, through international cooperation, as they remarkably innovate climate action and social entrepreneurship, mobilise local communities and advocate for more equitable education systems and enhanced social protection.

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐉) welcomes the 2026 International Youth Day theme, "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations", and recognises that young people around the world share common hopes for a dignified and sustainable future. We further support the empowerment of youth living in LDCs, LLDCs, and SIDS, as they often face disproportionate barriers in the full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

We emphasise the importance of protecting the rights of younger generations, as their access to quality education and decent employment directly affects the advancement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the realisation of every person’s economic, social, cultural and environmental rights. Without the meaningful participation of youth today, achieving a just, peaceful and sustainable future for all generations will remain merely aspirational.

https://www.gicj.org/international-days-en/4515-international-youth-day-august-12

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12/08/2026

𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙 - 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙛𝙜𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣!

𝐵𝑦 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑗𝑎 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑠𝑡 / 𝐺𝐼𝐶𝐽

People holding on to airplanes taking off, falling from nauseating heights in a desperate attempt to get to be one of the few to leave the country. Those are the pictures that went around the world from 15 August 2021, the day the Taliban took back Kabul. Now it is approaching for the fifth time and the world, it seems, has moved on from them, as diplomatic connections to the Taliban's de facto regime are quietly expanded and countries are deporting to Afghanistan again. However, moving on and turning a blind eye to the developments in the country is a luxury, Afghan women don’t have. While the initial decree “on the rights of women”, issued by the Taliban after the Kabul takeover, might have sparked hope, the lived reality of women has primarily changed with each of the decrees, orders by the Taliban leader and oral statements that followed after. GICJs new article examines what changes the de facto regime inflicted, how women persist and what can be done to help them.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 on our website or directly via the link below!

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗝) stands with the women and girls affected by the Taliban.

https://www.gicj.org/gicj-reports/4512-%20out-of-sight,-out-of-mind-the-lived-reality-of-afghani-women-en

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