International Criminal Court (ICC)
FIDH Statement for the 20th Session of the Assembly of States Parties to the ICC Statute
On 8 December, Guissou Jahangiri, FIDH Vice-President and Director of OPEN ASIA | Armanshahr, delivered FIDH’s statement during the general debate of #ASP20. See video recording and read full text (extended version) hereafter. Excellencies, […]
Thursday، 9 December، 2021FIDH REPORT: Judges Must Ensure Meaningful Victim Participation at the ICC
FIDH launched on Friday 4 June 2021 its report “Whose Court is it? Judicial handbook on victims’ rights at the International Criminal Court”. This handbook takes stock of the judicial implementation of victims’ rights at […]
Tuesday، 8 June، 2021The Situation in Afghanistan : Amicus Curiae to the ICC from Open Asia|Armanshahr and FIDH
Afghanistan women and girls fall victim to violence once more. According to the Afghan War Casualty Report, May 2021 marks the highest number of humans killed and injured since October last year. Many believe […]
Wednesday، 12 May، 2021OPEN ASIA|Armanshahr Foundation has joined an open letter by 55 NGOs to Biden: support access to justice for all by rescinding Trump-era executive order impeding ICC’s work
OPEN ASIA|Armanshahr Foundation has joined an open letter by 55 NGOs to Biden: support access to justice for all by rescinding Trump-era executive order impeding ICC’s work. Dear Mr. President, The International Federation for Human […]
Thursday، 28 January، 2021Happenings 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، 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، 2019FIDH calls on the ICC and national jurisdictions to step up the fight against impunity for sexual violence
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against both women and men remain invisible and go unpunished. FIDH calls on the ICC and national jurisdictions to step up the fight against impunity for sexual violence.
Wednesday، 12 December، 2018FIDH speech to the 17th session of the Assembly of States Parties to the ICC Statute
17th session of the ASP to ICC Speech delivered on 6 Dec. 18 in The Hague by Guissou Jahangiri, FIDH Vice President & Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA Exec. Director: Provide the Court with the resources it needs, in Burundi and Georgia, Afghanistan & Palestine.
Monday، 3 December، 2018
