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Such a legal framework could be transformative for so many who have been left out or on the margins of existing mechanisms, including women.

At times the baton was dropped; at other times, drafters successfully overcame the hurdles in the process, as with the ICC Statute.

The answer is to fully enact international criminal law at the national level and to provide for its maximum reach.

It is a matter of historical curiosity, and it's time for the UN to reunite genocide with its genus by concluding a parallel treaty.

The UN has repeatedly failed to fulfill its mission to protect civilians. A protection agenda could help it succeed.

Crimes against humanity is the only international crime not governed by its own treaty. It's time to formally recognize such heinous conduct.

It has played a significant role in preventing and responding to atrocities in the past - it should take five priority actions now.

Such a convention could dispel the notion that only genocide deserves international sanction and attention.

First proposed by Russia, this dangerous proposal has gained enough support at the United Nations for negotiations to begin early next year.

It's time for the the world to cut off Myanmar junta's access to international markets, writes Chris Sidoti.

Security Council approval for cross-border aid expires July 10. Can the UN continue aid operations without Council authorization?

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