African governments are withdrawing from the ICC with valid criticisms—but what can be done to make the Court less imbalanced? A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on the International Criminal Court.
This year the International Criminal Court celebrates its 15th birthday. Despite its many shortcomings, the fact of its continued existence for a decade and a half is a historical achievement.
Are presidents who seek to withdraw from the ICC in denial about a rare instance of achieved gender equality? A contribution to the openGlobalRIghts debate on the International Criminal Court.
Dominic Ongwen faces trial at the ICC for crimes of which he was also a victim—forcing us to reevaluate dichotomies of guilt and innocence. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on the International Criminal Court.
States complain that the ICC needs to broaden investigations beyond Africa—yet some of the same states are now trying to limit the increased budget needed to do so. Part of openGlobalRights’ ICC debate.
Pour survivre à la crise à laquelle elle fait face aujourd’hui, la CPI doit mobilier ses alliés les plus convaincants : les victimes d’atrocités. Une contribution au débat d’openGlobalRights sur la Cour pénale internationale. English
To survive the current crisis, the ICC must recruit its most persuasive allies—the victims of atrocity crimes themselves. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on the International Criminal Court. Français
Three African states have pulled out of the ICC with other departures in the works, putting ICC legitimacy in crisis. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on the International Criminal Court.
The ICC is now prioritizing crimes involving environmental destruction and land grabbing. How will this change economic development? A contribution to openGlobalRights’ debate on the International Criminal Court. Español
La CPI ahora dará prioridad a los delitos relacionados con la destrucción ambiental y el acaparamiento de tierras. ¿Cómo cambiará esto el desarrollo económico? Una contribución al debate de openGlobalRights sobre la Corte Penal Internacional. English
Pour évaluer le succès de la CPI, nous devons nous pencher sur l’impact local et pas uniquement international. Une contribution au débat d’openGlobalRights sur la Cour pénale internationale. English
When measuring ICC success, we need to examine the local impact and not just the international effects. A contribution to the openGlobalRights debate on the International Criminal Court. Français
