by jakeloeffenames | 30 October 2019 | News
The International Law Commission has been considering a treaty on crimes against humanity since 2014. In 2017, it proposed draft articles, which the UN General Assembly’s Sixth Committee continues to consider. Some sticking points on the draft convention relate to how...
by jakeloeffenames | 29 October 2019 | News
Iraqi national Taha A.-J. stands accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and human trafficking. Federal prosecutors have also brought charges of crimes against humanity against two alleged former Syrian secret service officers.
by jakeloeffenames | 26 September 2019 | News
Several high-level UN personalities have in recent days warned of the possible horrific consequences of climate change. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called climate change “the defining issue of our time”, while UN High Commissioner for Human...
by jakeloeffenames | 23 May 2019 | News
In its “Justice for All” report, the Task Force has explored the delivery of Sustainable Development Goals’ targets covering justice. At the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development lies a vision of a “just, equitable, tolerant, open and...
by jakeloeffenames | 3 May 2019 | News
At the intersection between art, human rights and genocide prevention, Artivism is a unique project that illustrates how the arts can be used as mechanism for preventing and responding to mass violence. The Artivism Pavilion will introduce visitors to the personal,...
