Do You Know Why a Separate Treaty for Crimes against Humanity is Essential?

What Defines a Crime Against Humanity?

Crimes against humanity involve specific crimes committed as part of widespread attacks against civilians, shocking the conscience of humanity itself.

  • Murder
  • Torture
  • Enslavement
  • Rape
  • Persecution
  • Enforced disappearance
  • Apartheid

Learn about recent incidents in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Iran that could be considered crimes against humanity.

Legal Mechanisms to Combat Crimes Against Humanity

Explore the Rome Statute and the Ljubljana-Hague Convention as legal mechanisms designed to prosecute individuals for crimes against humanity.

  • International Criminal Court’s role
  • National courts’ responsibilities
  • Philippines and Indonesia’s approaches

The Need for a New Convention

Understand the gaps in existing legal instruments and the introduction of a new convention to harmonize approaches.

  • Implications for gender equality
  • Strengthening international justice system

How Would a New Convention Help?

Discover the potential benefits of a new convention in investigating, prosecuting, and preventing crimes against humanity.

  • Impact on states’ obligations
  • Pathways for victims and survivors

Case Study: Venezuela

Learn about the ongoing human rights abuses in Venezuela and efforts to seek accountability for potential crimes against humanity.

Amnesty International’s Advocacy

Find out about Amnesty International’s longstanding efforts to push for a new Convention on Crimes Against Humanity through global advocacy and support.

Source: www.amnesty.org

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