Campaigning for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights, Democracy, the Rule of Law and International Justice
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- Breaking gender barriers through education
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Press releases
25 Apr 2024 18 May 2024: NPWJ will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary with an International Conference in Rome Read More
22 Apr 2024 International Mother Earth Day: let's protect our environment and safeguard our human rights Read More
19 Apr 2024 Indigenous peoples of Brazil: NPWJ celebratres "Dia dos Povos Indígenas" Read More
08 Apr 2024 One year on from the start of the crisis, violations of migrants' rights continue in Tunisia Read More
No Peace Without Justice programs
The International Criminal Justice Program is NPWJ's original mandate since 1994 and promotes accountability for violations of fundamental individual rights through a more effective international criminal justice system for the prevention, deterrence and prosecution of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide
Read MoreThe overall objective of the Gender & Human Rights program is to foster the engagement of national governments, parliaments and activists to promote the adoption and enforcement of effective laws banning female genital mutilation and other traditional practices which challenge the promotion and protection of women and girls’ human rights, as well as to reinforce cooperation at regional and international levels.
Read MoreThe overall objective of the MENA Democracy Program is to promote the development of political mechanisms of consultation that recognise non-governmental actors and civil society as a legitimate and necessary counterpart for dialogue with State institutions on issues of democratic reform, promotion of human rights, the Rule of Law, justice, reconciliation and accountability.
Read MoreThe overall objective of the program Amazonia Beyond the Crises is to work with partners from Amazonia, as well as regional and international partners, to seek accountability, raise awareness and effect behavioural change in respect of deforestation, fires and other environmental and human rights violations taking place in Amazonia.
Read MoreA message from Emma Bonino