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Document Type

Blog Posting

Language

English (en)

Publication Date

2024

Publication Title

Just Security

Abstract

The world’s first treaty on crimes against humanity inched closer to reality as the U.N. General Assembly’s Sixth (Legal) Committee recently wrapped up the last of a series of “resumed sessions” before States decide this October whether to proceed to formal negotiations on the document. Significantly more States and regional groups intervened during the most recent session, held last month, than in 2023, and the number that support the draft increased. Representatives of civil society also were present in much higher numbers, issuing a “Joint Statement in Support of Progress toward a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty” from more than 400 organizations and individuals from around the world.

Keywords

Civil Society, Crimes Against Humanity, Gender, Gender And Security, Gender Persecution, International Courts, International Criminal Court (ICC), Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT), Persecution, Proposed Crimes Against Humanity Treaty, Rome Statute, Sexual And Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), Treaties, UN General Assembly (UNGA)

Publication Citation

Leila Nadya Sadat, A Draft Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity Draws More Engagement from States, Just Security (May 22, 2024), https://www.justsecurity.org/95850/crimes-against-humanity-draft-treaty-states-engagement/

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