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