Interview
Women Support Women
How survivors of sexual violence are working to gather testimony for future justice processes.
EU Team Advises Ukraine Over Justice Challenges
“The security situation is fluid, the crimes continue to mount and the world’s eyes move on.”
Ukraine Pursues Genocide Charges
Although the term is currently often used in international politics, the legal complexities are huge.
Prosecuting the Crime of Aggression
Some states are backing the establishment of a special court to reflect that this crime is one that impacts the global order.
Project Sunflowers
With the support of volunteers in 19 countries, testimony is being collected in a secure database to be used in future justice processes.
“Success is the Establishment of Trust”
Kyiv-based centre coordinating assistance for victims and witnesses helps them navigate legal complexities, social rehabilitation and intense trauma.
The Challenge of In Absentia Trials
Procedures must be impeccably transparent, given international concerns about national courts’ impartiality during an armed conflict.
Universal Jurisdiction: a Key Tool for Accountability
Germany is at the forefront of prosecuting war crimes under the principle; the hope is that more countries will follow.
Key Challenges in Prosecuting War Crimes
International advisor highlights need to appoint more judges and advance legal reforms to expedite judicial processes.