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The IAJ has four Regional Groups: the European Association of Judges, the Iberoamerican Group, the African Group, the Asian, North American and Oceanian Group. Purpose of the Regional Groups is to discuss local problems concerning the Judiciary. They usually meet twice a year and may pass resolutions either on general issues affecting the Judiciary of the whole concerned area, or specifically regarding one ore more given countries. Ad hoc missions and reports can also be organized in particular cases.
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ICJ: “Complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee: Tunisia must answer for attacks on judicial independence”
On 12th February 2024, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) published an article on an individual communication against Tunisia to the UN Human Rights Committee (HRC). “With the support of
Meetings of the IAJ Regional Groups in Taipei, Taiwan
On 17th September 2023 all the four Regional Groups of the IAJ met in Taipei in the framework of the 65th IAJ annual meeting.
Bamako declaration on the situation of the Judiciary in Tunisia
On 22nd of February, 2023, the African Group of the IAJ, during its meeting in Bamako (Mali), issued an important declaration on the situation of the Judiciary in Tunisia. Declaration
Meeting of the African Group in Bamako (Mali)
On 21st February 2023 the opening ceremony of the mid-year meeting of the African Group of the IAJ took place in Bamako (Mali) under the organisation of the Malian Association.
Meeting with the Chief Justice of Nigeria
On February 17th, 2023, the IAJ President Mr. José Igreja Matos and the Secretary-General Mr. Giacomo Oberto had a “Zoom” online meeting with the Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Hon.
Next African Group meeting in Bamako (Mali), 19-24 February 2023
The next meeting of the African Group will take place in Bamako (Mali) from 19 to 24 of February 2023. Hereinafter the provisional programme in English and French: English French
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- Open letter on the situation of the judiciary in Bulgaria
- Questionnaire on the use of psychological Tests for Judges
- The President of the CCJE supports the initiative of the IAJ
- On-line meeting with the UN Special Rapporteur
- Next IAJ annual meeting
- “Are Rights of Judges Becoming Rule of Law Standards in Europe?”
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