58 Articles
👁 A wounded resident of a damaged apartment building is treated by medics
Protecting Health Care in Conflict: Lessons from Ukraine for a Global Roadmap
The international community can learn from the Russia-Ukraine War to curb attacks against health care and ensure justice for victims.
Aug. 1, 2025
Uliana Poltavets
👁 Ukraine, Kyiv Oblast, Pripyat, Interior of long abandoned building with completely broken out windows - stock photo (Getty Images)
Making Russia Pay: Obtaining Compensation for Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine in American Courts
US courts may offer avenues for holding Russia accountable for injuries caused by its unlawful invasion of Ukraine, subject to certain limitations.
May 15, 2025
Robert Shaw and Svitlana Starosvit
👁 A photo of three Sudanese children walking together
New Transitional Justice Legislation Provides an Entry Point for Reengaging with State- and Nation-Building Efforts in South Sudan
The South Sudan government should be held strictly to its commitment to establish and politically support new truth commission legislation.
May 14, 2025
David Deng and Ken Scott
👁 A group of Ukrainian women demonstrate against war rape, holding posters.
Ukraine’s Use of Technology in Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes Investigations
Technology can help bring justice for Ukrainian survivors of sexual and gender-based crimes, but the process is not without challenges.
May 12, 2025
Kateryna Busol and Polina Overchenko
👁 The Binnenhof (Dutch Parliament) on Hofvijver lake in the Hague city, South Holland, Netherlands
The Netherlands Apologizes for Involvement in Hawija Airstrike and Lays Out Further Reforms
The Dutch Cabinet's release of a list of commitments on mitigating civilian harm is a major step forward for transparency.
Apr. 11, 2025
Megan Karlshoej-Pedersen
👁 The International Criminal Court forecourt, entrance and sign.
Financial Accountability at the ICC: Aligning Domestic Legal Frameworks with the ICC’s Asset Recovery Mandate
Many International Criminal Court member States lack the domestic legal frameworks necessary to effectively implement the Court’s asset recovery requests, raising concerns about…
Dec. 4, 2024
Natalia Kubesch
👁 UN Secretary General speaks in front of the General Assembly
Toward an International Register of Damage for the Occupation of Palestinian Territory
The International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Legal Consequences of the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, finding Israel’s…
Aug. 1, 2024
Mark Lattimer
👁 National Bank of Ukraine building traces its roots to the State Bank of Russia. Kiev, Ukraine. Getty Images.
Making Russia Pay to Strengthen Ukraine
Collective countermeasures are the effective legal mechanism for Ukraine to restore some balance vis-à-vis Russia.
Jul. 30, 2024
Svitlana Starosvit
👁 A man stands in front of a wall of blue and yellow Ukrainian flags.
Women Are at the Center of Ukraine’s Path to Justice and Recovery
Women are playing central roles in Ukraine's fight for justice, peace, and accountability amid Russia's full-scale invasion.
May 17, 2024
Kateryna Busol and Fionnuala Ní Aoláin KC (Hons)
👁 Aerial view of flooded residential district
The Register of Damages for Ukraine Opens for Claims Submissions
The Register of Damages will use tools of international law to collect, assess, and categorize claims of harm caused by Russia’s invasion.
May 16, 2024
Chiara Giorgetti
👁 A row of trucks drives up to a camp of white buildings with a blue sky in the background.
What Can Repair Look Like Through a Syrian Victims’ Fund?
A Syrian Victims' Fund should take into account survivor voices and needs, as well as helping Syrian victims around the world.
May 16, 2024
Tarek Matarmawi and Sabreen Shalabi
👁 An overhead view of the Pentagon building in Washington, DC.
For Another Year, DoD Fails to Make Condolence Payments to Civilian Harm Victims
Despite recent reforms, the Pentagon still has not made any condolence payments for civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations.
May 7, 2024
Joanna Naples-Mitchell and Annie Shiel