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‘The Hour These Hostilities Began’: Ukrainians Mobilize to Document War Crimes

A human rights defender says they need more help from other European countries as well as the EU and the Council of Europe.
A Ukrainian serviceman stands in a hall at a damaged local cultural center in Rubizhne, Ukraine.

How Can We Protect Cultural Heritage in Ukraine? Five Key Steps for the Int’l Community

When a government denies the cultural legitimacy of a specific community, a powerful act of political resistance is to protect that identity.
A Ukrainian serviceman stands in a hall at a damaged local cultural center in Rubizhne, Ukraine.

Як ми можемо захистити культурну спадщину в Україні? П’ять основних кроків для міжнародної спільноти

Коли уряд заперечує культурну легітимність певної спільноти, потужним актом політичного опору…
Russian soldiers walk along a dirtied street in Mariupol.

Legal Frameworks for Assessing the Use of Starvation in Ukraine

A comprehensive analysis by leading legal expert on starvation and siege warfare, as that law applies to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Hand holding cell phone. Cell phone screen shows Facebook feed, with post showing image of a fighter jet.

To Support Accountability for Atrocities, Fix U.S. Law on the Sharing of Digital Evidence

Reform is needed to update evidence-sharing laws for the social media age.

How International Justice Can Succeed in Ukraine and Beyond

A combination of innovative and long-overdue improvements could help ensure accountability for atrocities in this war and in so many others.

Top Cover: Congressional Republicans Pave Way for US Policy Shift on Int’l Criminal Court

We cataloged every Congressional Republican statement on the International Criminal Court exercising jurisdiction over Russian nationals committing war crimes in Ukraine.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: U.S. President Joe Biden talks to reporters during a news conference in the East Room of the White House on January 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. With his approval rating hovering around 42 percent, Biden is approaching the end of his first year in the Oval Office with inflation soaring, COVID-19 raging and his legislative agenda stalled on Capitol Hill.

Should We Worry that the President Called Putin a “War Criminal” Out Loud?

As clear as it is that information has become a central weapon in this war, and as much harm as some kinds of information can do, this statement may for be less worrisome than…
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Is Genocide Occurring in Ukraine? An Expert Explainer on Indicators and Assessments

Russia has committed atrocities in Ukraine, but policymakers should approach the issue of genocide with caution.

Pressing US Officials on Russia and Int’l Criminal Court: The Interview We Should be Hearing

The U.S. position on the International Criminal Court has created confusion. Here are key facts for journalists who need to press Biden administration officials on the U.S. position…
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Чи відбувається геноцид в Україні? Пояснення експерта про індикатори й оцінки

"Протягом місяця з моменту офіційного відкриття Міжнародним кримінальним судом розслідування можливих…
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Ukraine’s Constitutional Constraints: How to Achieve Accountability for the Crime of Aggression

Russia's crime of aggression must be prosecuted in a way that is consistent with both international and Ukrainian law.
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