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Happenings in The Hague: How the Independent Expert Review of the ICC’s Performance Can Strengthen the Court
FIDH SO, I HEARD THERE IS TALK OF REVIEWING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ICC, A SO-CALLED ‘ICC REVIEW’? WHAT IS THAT ABOUT AND WHY IS IT NECESSARY? Well, I am sure you remember the recent […]
Thursday 2 July 2020Shortlisted Candidates for ICC Prosecutor Announced: Election Process Must be Transparent and Merit-Based
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) calls on ICC States Parties to commit to a fair, transparent and merit-based election and reiterates that consultation among States Parties over candidates must be guided by merit and the high moral character of candidates.
Thursday 2 July 2020Webinar invitation 17 June 2020: Innovating to fight violence against women in the time of Covid-19
FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights Webinar invitation 17 June 2020: Innovating to fight violence against women in the time of Covid-19
Thursday 11 June 2020Happenings in The Hague: An explainer on the recent ICC decision on Afghanistan
It seems the world of international justice was overjoyed on March 5, 2020. What happened? A lot! The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) authorised the Prosecutor to investigate the crimes against humanity and war […]
Wednesday 11 March 2020On the occasion of 8 March 2020: Women’s rights are curtailed across the globe – VIDEO
FIDH After #MeToo and many similar movements in all regions of the world, the cause of women’s rights has grown in visibility. Watch FIDH Vice President Guissou Jahangiri’s Short video
Friday 6 March 2020Afghanistan: ICC to Investigate War Crimes, Including US Torture
The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously decided to authorise an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed on the territory of Afghanistan.A pivotal moment for victims in Afghanistan and beyond.
Friday 6 March 2020The Politics of Peace: How ICC Intervention Impacts Accountability in Countries that Fail to Provide Justice to Victims
SOURCE 18TH SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF STATES PARTIES TO THE ROME STATUTE Day 3 (4 December 2019) Name of the Event: The Politics of Peace: How ICC Intervention Impacts Accountability in Countries that […]
Monday 16 December 2019Legal Arguments and War Crimes: the ICC Appeals Hearing on Afghanistan in Five Questions
AAN Author: Ehsan Qaane and Sari Kouvo The judges of the International Criminal Court’s Appeals Chamber are now deciding whether to authorise an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly perpetrated in Afghanistan. The court’s Pre-Trial Chamber […]
Saturday 14 December 2019Not so model: the reality of women incarcerated in Thailand’s ’model’ prisons
Flawed models – Implementation of int. standards in Thailand’s ‘model’ prisons for women. “The designation of ‘model’ prisons is an attempt to disguise the dreadful reality of women incarcerated in Thailand. Conditions are not even close to meeting minimum int. standards.
Saturday 14 December 2019ICC: Appeals Set for Possible Afghanistan Inquiry
“Without the ICC, justice in Afghanistan is an empty slogan. The never-ending impunity in Afghanistan shows why the ICC, as a court of last resort, is so desperately needed.”
Tuesday 3 December 2019
