A comprehensive collection of key human rights instruments. In addition to the International Bill of Rights and the core human rights treaties, there are many other universal instruments relating to
This website provides a list, searchable by topic, date, and state, of treaties relating to international humanitarian law. The topics are victims of armed conflict, methods and means of warfare,
Charter of the United Nations UN_United-Nations-Charter_1945_AR.pdf 647 KB download-circle [https://syriaaccountability.org/content/images/wordpress/UN_United-Nations-Charter_1945_AR.pdf] The Charter of the United Nations
This website contains over a thousand links to websites related to international humanitarian law, arranged alphabetically by subject area and including a summary of the content of each site. It
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
UN Secretary-General’s Report on the Rule of Law and Transitional Justice in Conflict and Post-Conflict Societies UN-rule-of-law-AR.pdf 290 KB download-circle [https://syriaaccountability.org/content/images/wordpress/UN-rule-of-law-AR.pdf]
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