Accountability
347 Articles
Taliban Charges Show US Dilemma, Double Standards in Opposing International Criminal Court
The ICC’s mandate to pursue accountability for grave crimes applies regardless of whether alleged perpetrators are U.S. allies or adversaries.
What Just Happened: With ICC Sanctions
The effects of President Donald Trump's revocation of Biden's E.O. terminating sanctions against the ICC, and what comes next.
A Brief Reflection on the War in Gaza as the Biden Administration Ends
Subjecting the policies of the Biden administration to evaluation and criticism is not only fair but healthy. But if the objective is to do better in the future, we will fail unless…
Spyware Company NSO Group Faces Setbacks in Attempts to Avoid US Lawsuits
In a case brought by WhatsApp, a US court ruled that the NSO Group was liable for hacking and breach of contract.
Human Rights Priorities for 2025: The Global Landscape
The task of those working for international human rights is expansive. Here are a few areas to watch in 2025.
The Just Security Podcast: Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Oleksandra Matviichuk on Accountability in Russia’s War Against Ukraine
Washington Senior Editor Viola Gienger interviewed Oleksandra Matviichuk about her organization's documentation of grave crimes in Ukraine.
The US State Department Should Prioritize the Human Rights Reporting Gateway
The Human Rights Reporting Gateway can help the State Department enforce the Leahy law by providing key information from NGOs and victims.
Syrians’ Pursuit of Freedom and Self-Governance: Prioritizing a Locally-Driven and Incremental Approach to Constitutionalism
Syrian policymakers should pursue a locally-driven and incremental approach to constitutionalism for a more cohesive and just future.
Making Tech Work for Global Criminal Justice
Digital evidence of crimes from open-source investigations can be linked with UN systems to support accountability and atrocity prevention.
The Just Security Podcast: Russia’s Program of Coerced Adoption of Ukraine’s Children
A new report has identified 314 individual Ukrainian children that Russian officials transferred from Ukraine to Russia for coerced adoption.
New Report Documents Russia’s Systematic Program of Coerced Adoption and Fostering of Ukraine’s Children
Researchers identified 314 individual Ukrainian children that Russian officials transferred from Ukraine to Russia for coerced adoption.
Key UN Committee Clears Path for Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Negotiations
After years of delay, the UN Sixth Committee cleared a path for negotiations on a global treaty regarding the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity.