On 29 November 2024, Slovenia filed a declaration of intervention under Article 63 of the Statute of the Court in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar: 7 States intervening).
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The schedule for the public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change has been revised.
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By an Order dated 21 November 2024, the Court extended to 30 December 2024 the time-limit for the filing of the Rejoinder of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar: 7 states intervening).
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The ICJ announces the publication of the four volumes of I.C.J. Pleadings, Armed Activities on the Territory of the Congo (Democratic Republic of the Congo v. Uganda). These volumes of the I.C.J. Pleadings contain the Application instituting proceedings, the written pleadings, the verbatim records of the hearings and other documents filed by the Parties in the case.
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By an Order dated 12 November 2024, the ICJ fixed 12 November 2025 as the time-limit for the filing of the Counter-Memorial of Armenia in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Azerbaijan v. Armenia)
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By an Order dated 12 November 2024, the ICJ fixed 12 November 2025 as the time-limit for the filing of the Counter-Memorial of Azerbaijan in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Armenia v. Azerbaijan)
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On 12 November 2024 the Court, handed down its Judgment on the preliminary objections raised by Armenia in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Azerbaijan v. Armenia).
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On 12 November 2024, the Court handed down its Judgment on the preliminary objections raised by Azerbaijan in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Armenia v. Azerbaijan).
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The International Court of Justice will hold public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change from Monday 2 to Friday 13 December 2024.
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The Court will deliver its Judgment on the preliminary objections raised by Armenia in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Azerbaijan v. Armenia) on 12 November 2024.
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The Court will deliver its Judgment on the preliminary objections raised by Azerbaijan in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Armenia v. Azerbaijan) on 12 November 2024.
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The International Court of Justice now invites applications from eligible universities to nominate candidates for the 2025-2026 Judicial Fellowship Programme and Trust Fund Award.
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On 24 October 2024, HE Judge Nawaf Salam, President of the Court, addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations to present the Court’s Annual Report for the 2023-2024 judicial year.
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The Court congratulates HE Judge Shigeru Oda on his 100th birthday
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Yesterday, the President of the Court, HE Judge Nawaf Salam, met with United Nations Secretary-General, HE António Guterres in New York. During the meeting, the Secretary-General expressed his appreciation for the work of the Court, underscoring its important mandate to clarify the legal aspects of international disputes.
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The International Court of Justice announces the publication of its Catalogue 2023-2024, which details all the titles published since its establishment in 1946 until 31 July 2024, and the New Publications catalogue, which presents the publications released between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024.
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On 8 October 2024, Bolivia filed a declaration of intervention under Article 63 of the Court’s Statute in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel).
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The public hearings on the merits in the case concerning Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea) concluded today, 4 October 2024. The Court will now begin its deliberation. The Court’s decision will be delivered at a public sitting, the date of which will be announced in due course.
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On 1 October 2024, the Maldives filed a declaration of intervention under Article 63 of the Court’s Statute in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel).
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In the advisory proceedings concerning the Right to Strike under ILO Convention No. 87, 15 written comments have been filed in the Registry of the Court.
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On 12 September 2024, Chile filed a declaration of intervention under Article 63 of the Court’s Statute in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel).
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By an Order dated 9 September 2024, the President of the Court extended to 18 November 2024 the time-limit for the filing of the Counter-Memorial of the Russian Federation in the case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation)
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On 9 September 2024, HE Ms Alexandra Hill Tinoco, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of El Salvador, paid a courtesy visit to the International Court of Justice at its seat, the Peace Palace in The Hague. Ms Hill Tinoco was welcomed by the President of the Court, HE Judge Nawaf Salam, and the Registrar, HE Mr Philippe Gautier. During the visit, the Minister expressed El Salvador’s commitment to resolving international disputes through judicial means, dialogue and negotiation, and reaffirmed its support for the ICJ’s role in maintaining global peace and justice.
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It is with great sadness that the International Court of Justice announces the passing of HE Mr Nabil Elaraby, a former member of the Court from 2001 to 2006, on Monday 26 August 2024 in Egypt.
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It is with great sadness that the International Court of Justice learned of the passing of Mr Joe Verhoeven, a former Judge ad hoc of the Court, on 21 August 2024 in Belgium.
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The Court will hold public hearings on the merits in the case concerning Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea) from 30 September to 4 October 2024
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In the advisory proceedings on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change, 62 written comments have been filed in the Registry of the Court. The public hearings are scheduled to open on Monday 2 December 2024.
ICJ Annuaire-Yearbook 2021-2022
Since 1947, the Registry has produced a Yearbook, an annual publication providing general information on the organization, jurisdiction and activities of the Court
The International Court of Justice: 75 Years in the Service of Peace and Justice
This publication was produced to mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of the inaugural sitting of the ICJ. It was produced with the general public in mind and uses clear and accessible language to describe the Court and its activities.
Catalogue and New Publications 2023-2024
The Catalogue details all the titles published since the establishment of the Court in 1946. The New Publications catalogue presents the publications released between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024.
Monday 2 December 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024
Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change (Request for Advisory Opinion) - Public hearings from Monday 2 to Friday 13 December 2024
- Monday 2 December 2024: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6.15 p.m.
- Tuesday 3 December 2024: 10 a.m.-1.15 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6.15 p.m.
- Wednesday 4 December 2024: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6.15 p.m.
- Thursday 5 December 2024: 10 a.m.-12.45 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6.15 p.m.
- Friday 6 December 2024: 10 a.m.-12.45 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5.45 p.m.
- Monday 9 December 2024: 10 a.m.-1.15 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5.45 p.m.
- Tuesday 10 December 2024: 10 a.m.12.45 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5.45 p.m.
- Wednesday 11 December 2024: 10 a.m.-12.45 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6.15 p.m.
- Thursday 12 December 2024: 10 a.m.-1.15 p.m. and 3 p.m.-5.45 p.m.
- Friday 13 December 2024: 10 a.m.-12.45 p.m. and 3 p.m.-4.30 p.m.
NGO’s can register here or refer to press release 2024/72 for the link to the registration form
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