UN General Assembly Urged to Take Action on Global Crimes Against Humanity Convention!

UN Member States Urged to Support Formal Negotiations on Crimes Against Humanity Convention

Why is a Crimes Against Humanity Convention Necessary?

  • Opportunity to strengthen international justice framework
  • Increase accountability for perpetrators
  • Ensure justice, truth, and reparation for victims

What Does Amnesty International Advocate?

  • Support for a Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
  • Specialized treaty to address heinous crimes
  • Call for negotiation and adoption of the convention

Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, emphasizes the need for a dedicated treaty to criminalize and prevent crimes against humanity and promote international cooperation.

How Would the Convention Benefit Gender Justice?

  • Recognition of gender-based crimes
  • Inculcate obligations for states to prevent crimes
  • Facilitate universal jurisdiction for all crimes

Amnesty International highlights the urgent need for a Crimes Against Humanity Convention to address atrocities worldwide, citing ongoing violations in various countries.

Summary

Amnesty International calls for UN Member States to commence formal negotiations on a Crimes Against Humanity Convention to strengthen global justice mechanisms.

Source: www.amnesty.org

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