Sobre por qué la denuncia de genocidio de @amnesty contra Israel omite argumentos jurídicos, banaliza el término genocidio, soslaya la responsabilidad de Hamas, politiza la actual guerra y evidencia una gran hipocresía, abrimos hilo 🧵

Thank you to our distinguished speakers, Prof. Irwin Cotler and Prof. Yuval Shany, for their expert analysis of recent International Criminal Court developments. Their crucial insights on the ICC's November 21st decisions and arrest warrants against Israeli leaders addressed…

Join IJL and AAJLJ for an in-depth discussion with two world-renowned international legal experts: Prof. Irwin Cotler and Prof. Yuval Shany We’ll discuss the recent ICC decisions, the arrest warrants issued, Israel’s appeal, and critical questions about the Court’s legitimacy…

¿SE HA ENFRENTADO USTED AL ANTISEMITISMO EN SU CAMPUS? ¡No está solo! 📷 La Asociación Internacional de Abogados y Juristas Judíos (International Jewish Lawyers – IJL), B'nai B'rith Internacional y la Unión Mundial de Estudiantes Judíos (World Union Jewish Students – WUJS) se han…

AVEZ-VOUS ÉTÉ CONFRONTÉ(E) À L'ANTISÉMITISME SUR VOTRE CAMPUS? Vous n'êtes pas seul ! 📷 L'Association internationale des avocats et juristes juifs cInternational Jewish Lawyers – IJL), le B'nai B'rith International et l'Union mondiale des étudiants juifs (World Union Jewish…

FACING ANTISEMITISM ON CAMPUS? You are not alone! 📷 The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL), B'nai B'rith International, and the World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS) partner to support students facing antisemitism on campus in Europe, Latin America,…

IJL Statement on ICC’s Decision to Issue Arrest Warrants Against Israeli Leaders The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL) expresses deep concern over the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister…

As we solemnly mark one year since the atrocious Hamas-led terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, we pause to remember the victims of the massacre and the 101 hostages still held captive in Gaza. Our hearts are heavy as we reflect on the lives lost and forever changed on that black…

Shana Tova from the IJL Team! As the new year ushers in – we wish for it to be a year of hope and security. May the coming year bring better and brighter days, and the swift, safe return of the 101 hostages. To you and your loved ones, may this new year be filled with prosperity,…

For nearly a year, 101 hostages have been held in Gaza under inhumane conditions. Six were brutally executed just three weeks ago. Today, at the UN Human Rights Council, Diana Levinson, grandmother of Shay—whose body remains held in Gaza—urged immediate action to bring them home…

At the UN Human Rights Council 57th Session, IJL raised the urgent need to address the alarming surge in antisemitism following the October 7th Hamas attack, particularly in academic settings worldwide. IJL's CEO Hila Kugler Ramot emphasized that "Antisemitism is not just a…

Eng/עבר 📢 The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IJL) expresses the consternation of our members at the unbridled abuse and harassment, including threats of violence, directed against the institutions and officials entrusted with upholding the rule of law…

Anti-Israeli Academic Boycotts = Human Rights Violations ⚖ Academic boycotts against Israeli and Jewish scholars and students violate international human rights law. These boycotts infringe upon academic freedom and free speech, harming both Israeli and Jewish academics and…

IJL CHALLENGES ICC'S PROSECUTOR'S REQUEST FOR ARREST WARRANTS FOR ISRAELI LEADERS. On August 6, 2024, IJL submitted a brief to the ICC, questioning the Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. Read the full brief:…

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…

Advocacy Toolkit for Lawyers webinar series is underway! Sharing his insights, Dr. Roy Schöndorf notes: "I had the honor of lecturing alongside Adv. Yariv Ben Ari as part of the webinar series. As legal professionals we must actively promote the fair and professional…

Dr. Gliszczyńska-Grabias has been appointed as Chair of Poland’s new Council of Advisors on combating hate speech and hate crimes. Poland's Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Adam Bodnar, recently established this Council of Advisors to develop a comprehensive strategy…