It is my great pleasure as President of the International Commission of Jurists to welcome you to our website. From its groundbreaking Declaration of Delhi in 1959, where it defined the rule of law as a dynamic process to safeguard and advance human rights, the ICJ has played a pivotal role in the creation, development and implementation of international legal standards. The Commission comprises a wealth of legal experts in human rights from across the globe – practicing judges, lawyers, and leading academics. The Commissioners, applying their unique and varied legal expertise, play an invaluable role in the work of the ICJ. Together with the ICJ Secretariat, they tackle numerous challenges to the rule of law. They also continue to lead in giving shape to the rule of law for the 21st century. I am honoured to serve as President of the Commission at this critical time as the ICJ reaffirms its tradition and strengthens its efforts to advance human rights protection through the rule of law - across the globe from whatever source they are threatened.

Mary Robinson, President, International Commission of Jurists