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On August 6, 2024 the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL) submitted an amicus curiae brief to the International Criminal Court (ICC) relating to the ICC Prosecutor’s recent request to issue arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. At the onset the brief emphasizes that the unprecedented request by the Prosecutor […]

On Friday, July 19, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its Advisory Opinion on the “Legal Consequences Arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Including East Jerusalem.” It is regrettable that the Court accepted the General Assembly’s request to provide an opinion on this matter despite the fact […]

In a joint statement before the UN Human Rights Council, the World Jewish Congress, the European Union of Jewish Students, and the IJL sounded the alarm for the unprecedented surge of antisemitism and hatred around the world. “Since October 7, our members and communities across the globe have been physically and verbally attacked, harassed, isolated and marginalized. […]

Judith Offenberg, Vice President of the European Union of Jewish Students, delivered a powerful statement on behalf of the EUJS, World Jewish Congress, and the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, underscoring the urgent need to protect educational environments from hate and violence. “Right to education, freedom of opinion, expression, and peaceful assembly are […]

JUSTICE 71 is now available: https://www.ijl.org/justicem/no71/

We are proud to collaborate with Herrick, Feinstein LLP on a unique four-part webinar series designed to provide lawyers with tools to effectively engage in international advocacy. Each of the 4 modules focuses on different aspects – starting with “Introduction to International Judicial Institutions: Current Challenges and Opportunities” by Dr. Roy S. Schöndorf IJL’s Board […]

The IJL calls on the Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to reject the Prosecutor’s request to issue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, and for law-abiding states, organizations, and individuals in the international community to oppose the abuse of international law. As legal practitioners and academic jurists committed to the rule of law, we […]