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SUMMARY:"Beyond Rhetoric: The EU's Role in Upholding International Justice"
DESCRIPTION:On 6 March 2025\, the European Parliament hosted a crucial discussion as part of the Third EUmans Congress. Co-organised by EUmans\, No Peace Without Justice and Parliamentarians for Global Action\, this session entitled “Beyond Rhetoric: The EU’s Role in Upholding International Justice” focused on the rising threats to international justice\, with a particular emphasis on the International Criminal Court (ICC). \nThe ICC is facing significant challenges from multiple fronts. These include sanctions and targeted hybrid campaigns from States who are not parties to the Rome Statute\, as well as troubling actions by ICC States Parties\, ranging from selective cooperation to  outright violations of the duty to cooperate\, including recently a State Party facilitating the escape of an ICC fugitive. These attacks are seriously undermining the Court’s effectiveness and the EU and its Member States have failed to take concrete action in support of the Court or even to uphold their legal obligations. \nDuring the event\, Mr Osvaldo Zavala Giler\, ICC Registrar\, briefed Members of Parliament about the impact on the Court of the multiple attacks against its operations and independence. Members of the European Parliament from diverse political groups and representatives from civil society discussed how the EU and its Member States can effectively address these challenges and reaffirm and comply with their legal obligations to defend and support international justice. \nThe session was intended to explore the EU’s critical role in safeguarding the ICC\, ensuring compliance with its rulings\, and reinforcing the international rule of law. Among the key discussion points\, panelists addressed: \n● The growing array of threats to the ICC\, including sanctions\, selective support for investigations\, and non-compliance with the Court’s rulings. \n● The EU’s legal responsibility to ensure Member States uphold ICC decisions\, including a discussion of the potential legal consequences for non-compliance. \n● The role of the EU’s Blocking Statute\, a critical tool designed to counter non-EU sanctions. \nThe session also called for a unified EU approach to defending the ICC and the Rome Statute\, ensuring that political compromises\, selective enforcement\, and non-compliance do not undermine the EU’s commitment to international justice.Aligned with EUmans’ principles\, the event also encouraged public engagement and advocacy\, urging EU citizens to hold the EU and its Member States accountable for upholding foundational values and legal responsibilities in defending global justice. \nEUmans is a pan-European movement focusing on promoting fundamental rights\, sustainability\, and democratic innovation through civic participation and transnational initiatives. Their Third Congress represented a crucial moment to collectively decide on future challenges and invest in the expansion of European democracy\, driven by a citizen-led movement \nAgenda of the session\n11:40 – 12:30 “Beyond Rhetoric: The EU’s Role in Upholding International Justice”\n– Chair: Niccolò FIGÀ-TALAMANCA – Secretary General\, No Peace Without Justice\n– Keynote speaker: Osvaldo ZAVALA GILER – Registrar of the International Criminal Court\n– Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR – MEP\, S&D\n– Hanna GEDIN – MEP\, The Left\n– Alice AUTIN – Communications and International Justice Officer at Human Rights Watch\n– Frederika SCHWEIGHOFEROVA – Director of International Law and Human Rights Program at Parliamentarians for Global Action \n\nVideo recording of the session\nSee specific report of the session on PGA website\nProgram and concept note of the session\n\nFor further information or media enquiries\, please contact: Nicola Giovannini (ngiovannini@npwj.org) – Lorenzo Mineo (lorenzo.mineo@eumans.org)
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/beyond-rhetoric-the-eus-role-in-upholding-international-justice/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Tunisia: The Weaponisation of the Criminal Justice System in the Context of the Judicial Independence Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Room XXV Palais des Nations\, Geneva\nDate & Time: 6 March 2025\, 15:00 \nTunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH)\, Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF)\, World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)\, International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)\, EuroMed Rights\, No Peace Without Justice (NPWJ)\, and the Committee for the Respect of Liberties and Human Rights in Tunisia (CRLDHT) are organising a side event at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council. This discussion will examine the erosion of judicial independence in Tunisia and the increasing use of the criminal justice system to suppress dissent. \nObjective:\nThis event will provide a platform for legal experts\, human rights defenders\, and affected individuals to inform the international community and UN human rights mechanisms about the implications of the ongoing crackdown on judicial independence and fundamental freedoms in Tunisia. Discussions will focus on the broader regional and international impact of these developments\, as well as potential avenues for engagement and reform. \nSpeakers Include: \nSenior legal and human rights experts\, representatives of civil society organizations\, Individuals with direct experience of the crisis.
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/tunisia-the-weaponisation-of-the-criminal-justice-system-in-the-context-of-the-judicial-independence-crisis/
LOCATION:Human Rights Council\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Shared Mistakes: Societies Address Mass Incarceration\, the Death Penalty and Extrajudicial Killings
DESCRIPTION:Side event at the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs\nin-person: March 11\, 4:30-5:00pm CET\, Room M0E05\, Vienna International Center \nZoom (with optional registration): https://bit.ly/sharedmistakes\nZoom (direct meeting access): https://bit.ly/sharedmistakes-noreg \nSpeakers:\nFather Albert Alejo SJ\, Faculty of Social Sciences\, Pontifical Gregorian University\nKemba Smith-Pradia\, Kemba Smith Foundation (see bio below)\nJiavern Tham\, Project Officer\, HAYAT\nReaction from:\nAlison Smith\, Legal Counsel and International Justice Director\, No Peace Without Justice\nModerator:\nDavid Borden\, Executive Director\, DRCNet Foundation AKA StoptheDrugWar.org \nAcross the world\, many countries have imposed draconian legal sanctions\, and sometimes illegal sanctions\, in response to real or alleged drug law violations. “Shared Mistakes” will focus on the issues of mass incarceration\, the death penalty\, and extrajudicial killings\, with speakers from Malaysia\, the Philippines and United States discussing the policies and achieved or hoped-for reforms. \n“Shared Mistakes” is organized by DRCNet Foundation AKA StoptheDrugWar.org\, with Associazone Luca Coscioni\, Drug Policy Alliance\, European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies\, Forum Droghe\, HAYAT and No Peace Without Justice. \n\nFlyer of the side event\nBio of Kemba Smith-Pradia\n\nPlease contact David Borden at +1 202-236-8620 or borden@drcnet.org for further information.  Visit https://stopthedrugwar.org/ruleoflaw and https://stopthedrugwar.org/global to read about our international programs.
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/shared-mistakes-societies-address-mass-incarceration-the-death-penalty-and-extrajudicial-killings/
LOCATION:vienna\, Austria
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SUMMARY:Accountability for Crimes Against Migrants. International Criminal Responsibility for Aiding  and Abetting Crimes Against Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Side Event at the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council \n\nDate & Time: Wednesday\, 26 March 2025 | 15:00 – 16:00 CET\nVenue: Conference Room XXV\, Palais des Nations\, United Nations\, Geneva\nLive streaming on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/81BR9CWft\nOrganisers: No Peace Without Justice\, Refugees in Libya\, front-LEX\, Ligue Tunisienne pour la Défense des Droits de l’homme\, EuroMed Rights\, Comité pour le Respect des Libertés et des Droits de l’Homme en Tunisie\, Avocats Sans Frontières\, European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights\, Mouvement contre le Racisme et pour l’Amitié entre les Peuples\n\nThis side event to the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council will examine the individual criminal liability under international law of European policymakers and high-level decision-makers for aiding and abetting crimes against humanity committed against migrants. It will explore the legal implications of providing systematic support\, such as funding\, naval assets\, vehicles\, equipment\, supplies\, and intelligence necessary to intercept and capture migrants\, to militias or third-country authorities responsible for atrocities including illegal refoulement\, arbitrary detention\, rape and torture.\nThe event is held under the High Patronage of Mr Adama Dieng\, AU Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities\, who will deliver the opening statement. The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Siobhán Mullally\, UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons. The panellists will provide direct factual testimonies evidencing the nexus between specific European decisions and practices and the crimes committed against migrants\, and will discuss the legal basis for individual criminal liability under international law of those aiding and abetting atrocities.\nBy exposing these violations and their legal consequences\, the event seeks to end impunity for atrocities committed against migrants\, encourage a critical reassessment of European migration policies that fuel widespread human rights abuses\, and provide a timely reminder that actions by individuals\, irrespective of their official positions\, carry legal consequences under international law. \nAgenda\n– Chair: Giovanni Fontana\, Second Tree\n– Introduction: Dr. Adama Dieng\, AU Special Envoy on the prevention of Genocide and other Mass Atrocities\n– Keynote Address: Prof. Siobhán Mullally\, UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons\, especially Women and Children\n– Panel Discussion:\nDavid Yambio\, Refugees in Libya\nDr. Omar Shatz\, front-LEX\nDr. Niccolò Figà-Talamanca\, No Peace Without Justice\n– Testimonies: Fadhel Jemmali\, son of detained human rights defender Mustapha Djemmali\n– Q&A: Interventions from the floor \n\nFlyer of the side event\nBackground paper\n\nFor further information\, please contact Raul Suarez (rsuarez@npwj.org) or Nicola Giovannini (ngiovannini@npwj.org) \n 
URL:https://www.npwj.org/event/accountability-for-crimes-against-migrants-international-criminal-responsibility-for-aiding-and-abetting-crimes-against-humanity/
LOCATION:Human Rights Council\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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