GLOBAL JUSTICE

Around the globe, victims of atrocities are demanding justice.

For the first time, we have the tools to hold individuals to account.

We are 2500 civil society organizations in 150 countries fighting for global justice through the International Criminal Court and national courts. 

but we need your help

A STRONGER ICC

The ICC is the only permanent international court for grave crimes.

As a young body, it faces many judicial, institutional and political challenges.

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STATE SUPPORT

With no police force, the ICC depends on the support and cooperation of governments.

Suspects must be arrested, victims and witnesses protected, safe havens abolished. Read how we urge states to live up to their international obligations.

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VICTIMS FIRST

Victims of grave crimes are the reason the ICC exists.

They can participate in trials and receive reparations to rebuild their lives. We work to ensuring victims remain at the forefront of the ICC system.

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Global justice for grave crimes is within reach – but only with your help.

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the icc at work

The ICC is the only permanent international judicial body capable of trying individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes when national courts are unable or unwilling to do so.

The ICC will only act if states are unable or unwilling to investigate and prosecute alleged perpetrators on their own.

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Armenia: Make NEVER AGAIN a Reality

Armenia can say never again to genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity by joining the ICC.

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Reactions from Ituri on recent ICC judgments

People from Ituri, DRC give their reactions to and ask questions about the confirmation of the acquittal of Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui and other recent ICC decisions.

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Bringing CIA torture to justice

Andreas Schüller of the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights discusses how global civil society has been fighting on multiple fronts to chip away at the impunity of the world’s most powerful nation.

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A Special Court for the Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (CAR) has taken an important step towards accountability for atrocities committed during its ongoing crisis.

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Netherlands to Deport Militia Leader Ngudjolo

Dutch authorities are set to deport Congolese militia leader Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui after a court rejected his second asylum request last week. 

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Two Asian Candidates in Running for ICC Bench

A panel discussion was held with two candidates from the Asian region vying to fill a judicial vacancy at the ICC this coming June.

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  • 21 april 2015

    ICC fugitive Al-Bashir’s travel curtailed

  • 21 april 2015

    ICC fugitive Al-Bashir’s travel curtailed

  • 21 april 2015

    ICC fugitive Al-Bashir’s travel curtailed

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