International Justice
Human Rights Watch considers international justice—accountability through fair trials for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity—to be an essential element of building respect for human rights. The International Justice Program champions meaningful justice for victims and survivors of serious international crimes and due process for the accused. We look to the International Criminal Court, other international tribunals, and national courts, whether in the countries where crimes have been committed or through the principle of universal jurisdiction to carry out fair and impartial trials. We advocate for effective justice mechanisms and advance innovative and practical pathways to overcome roadblocks to justice, working to build the political momentum and state cooperation to support accountability in the long term.
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Libya: Militia Terrorized Town, Leaving Mass Graves
Hundreds in Tarhouna Reported Missing From 2014 to 2020
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News
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Decades of Impunity Paved Way for Myanmar’s Coup
Justice, Solidarity Crucial to Confront Abuses Past and Present
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International Criminal Court Annual Meeting
Refocus on Support for Justice Amid Effort to Improve Performance
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Central African Republic: Detain War Crimes Suspect Now
Hassan Bouba Should Be Re-Arrested After Surprise Release from Detention
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The Gambia: Truth Commission Calls for Prosecuting Ex-Officials
Government Should Initiate Procedures to Investigate Yahya Jammeh, Associates
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Central African Republic: Minister Faces Atrocity Charges
Important Step for Justice; Special Criminal Court Arrests Former Armed Group Leader
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Human Rights Watch Briefing Note for the Twentieth Session of the International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties
November 2021
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Sudan is Backsliding Dangerously
Since the October 25 military takeover, violent repression has returned in full force. Can the international community support the rule of law?
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New Vetting Process in International Criminal Court Deputy Prosecutor Elections
Member Countries Should Ensure Publicity of Process
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ICC Should Pursue Higher-Level Seleka from Central African Republic
Confirmation of Charges Hearing in Commander Case Starts Today
