International Courts

What stories or topics merited more attention in 2023, with a particular eye toward what might inform law and policy conversations in 2024?

All reports of hospital attacks and misuse of hospitals must be investigated and those responsible held accountable. In the meantime, urgent action is needed to ensure that more…

Fujimori, serving 25 years for death squad massacres, walked out of prison as corrupt networks again coopt democratic institutions.

In addition to reversing the previous ruling party's damage, changes should reinforce the longevity of vital institutions going forward.

The international community failed 20 years ago to stop mass atrocities and genocide in Darfur, and is now failing again.

In the draft crimes against humanity treaty, States have a historic opportunity to strengthen protections for reproductive autonomy within the framework of international law.

The contempt cases may assist the Special Prosecutor's Office and the judges of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in carrying out their mandates and building the judicial record.

For the over 2 million civilians in Gaza, Israel's "complete" siege has created dire humanitarian conditions.

With the "Pinochet Precedent," the principle of universal jurisdiction can provide justice for victims of other dictatorial regimes.

Poland must return to a full respect for the rule of law to strengthen its own security and that of the European Union.

As the case moves to the next stage, their voices must be central in the case that Canada and the Netherlands have put before the Court. 

An analysis of the war crimes law that applies to Hamas atrocities on 7/10, and the cutting off food and water to Gaza.