Using case studies like Pinochet in Chile and Milosevic in Serbia, this report documents how ignoring atrocities reinforces a culture of impunity that encourages future abuses. It also examines long-term
This report is based on the findings of a comparative study examining the role played by traditional justice mechanisms in dealing with the legacy of violent conflict in Africa. It
This webpage defines transitional justice for the UN system and links to documents concerning the rule of law and transitional justice. The United Nations Rule of Law website also contains
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This website compiles the texts and amendments to the nine core United Nations human rights treaties, searchable by subject matter. It also has a section on the complaint procedures for
This research guide leads users through important primary materials and secondary sources related to international human rights, with special attention paid to resources that specifically address international women’s human
The Transitional Justice Database Project allows users to search a database containing resources concerning transitional justice. Users can search by country or region, mechanism type (i.e. truth commission) or
From its Trial Watch section tracking numerous criminal proceedings in the field of international criminal law (i.e. genocide, war crimes) to its International Law section providing comprehensive definitions of
This fact sheet provides an overview of the nine core international human rights treaties and the committees, or “treaty bodies,” that monitor their implementation by State parties.
Through EISIL, users can search for research guides, authoritative websites, and primary materials in databases related to international law, including international human rights and international dispute resolution.