International Justice
Human Rights Watch considers international justice—accountability for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity—to be an essential element of building respect for human rights. The International Justice Program works to shape investigations, bring about arrest and cooperation, and advocate for effective justice mechanisms. We actively engage with the work of the International Criminal Court and other international tribunals as well as the efforts of national courts, including in Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Bosnia, to bring perpetrators of the worst crimes to justice. Human Rights Watch also supports the efforts of national courts to use their domestic laws to try those charged with serious crimes in violation of international law, regardless of where the crimes occurred.
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Gambia Brings Genocide Case Against Myanmar
International Court of Justice to Address Atrocities Against Rohingya
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Central African Republic: New Court Should Step Up Effort
Donors, Government Should Increase Support
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Working Toward a Stronger International Criminal Court
Expert Review Crucial Opportunity to Improve Court
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Gambia: US Charges Alleged ‘Death Squad’ Member with Torture
Correa Indictment is Major Advance for Victims of Abuses during Jammeh Rule
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US Sets Sanctions Against International Criminal Court
Trump Executive Order Seeks to Thwart Justice for Victims
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Pompeo Channels US Hypocrisy Over Human Rights
Secretary of State Dismisses Concerns over Recent Police Abuses
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ICC: Sudanese Fugitive in Custody
Ali Kosheib First Suspect Held for Government-Backed Crimes in Darfur
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Pandemic Adds New Threat for Rohingyas in Myanmar
Burmese Authorities Are Using Covid-19 Response Measures as a Pretext to Harass and Extort Rohingyas
