Justice Policy

Forced Displacement in Syria and International Accountability

Forced Displacement in Syria and International Accountability

Last week, in a Russia-brokered agreement [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-waer-idUSKBN16P073] between pro-government and opposition forces, approximately 1,100 civilians left their homes in the Homs neighborhood of al-Waer.

Inclusivity framework vital to achieving transitional justice in Syria

HNC delegation arrives to Geneva at the start of the peace talks in February. | Photo Credit: United Nations / Jean-Marc Ferré [https://www.flickr.com/photos/unisgeneva/24729043226] Two weeks ago

Justice and Peace: A False Dichotomy

Image designed by SJAC Although the Syria peace talks have stalled in recent months, closed-door discussions continue between the United States and Russia [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/kerry-says-iran-deal-has-made-world-a-safer-place-one-year-later/2016/

Addressing Systemic Sexual Violence in Syria’s Transitional Justice Process

Addressing Systemic Sexual Violence in Syria’s Transitional Justice Process

On June 6, the Syrian legislature elected Hadiyeh Abbas [https://www.rt.com/news/345576-female-parliament-speaker-syria/] as the new Parliament speaker, marking the first time in Syria’s modern history that

The Controversy over the Syrian Women's Advisory Board

The Controversy over the Syrian Women's Advisory Board

In February, the United Nations made history when the U.N. Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura convened [http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2016/2/ed-statement-on-syrian-womens-advisory-board] the

Memorandum issued by Syrian organizations working in the field of human rights, accountability, and transitional justice on the issue of detainees and

21/March/2016 To: The Syrian negotiating parties The International Syria Support Group (ISSG) The United Nations Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura and his team We, the signatories

Addressing Human Trafficking in Times of Conflict

Addressing Human Trafficking in Times of Conflict

Worldwide, 21 million [http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/forced-labour/lang--en/index.htm] people are victims of human trafficking. In areas of conflict, people are particularly vulnerable to exploitation – erosion

The Question of Amnesty: Balancing Truth and Justice

The Question of Amnesty: Balancing Truth and Justice

Last week marked a major shift in Russia’s position on the Syrian conflict. In a rare show of unity, Russia joined other members of the UN Security Council in

Failure to Arrest al-Bashir Undermines International Justice

Failure to Arrest al-Bashir Undermines International Justice

Last week, in defiance of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant and an order by the South African High Court barring his exit, Omar al-Bashir boarded a plane back