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ABA President Refo Welcomes Removal of US Sanctions on ICC Personnel


On April 2, 2021, President Biden revoked Executive Order 13928 (issued June 2020), which had created a legal regime for travel and financial sanctions ...
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Statement of ABA President Patricia Lee Refo Re: U.S. Sanctions on International Criminal Court Staff


On September 2, 2020, the ICC Prosecutor and a senior staff member were designated by the US Office of Foreign Asset Control  as “specially designated n...
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ABA Adopts Policy Condemning Threats Against the ICC and Its Officers


At the 2020 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting, held virtually, the ABA House of Delegates adopted policy “urg[ing] all national governments ...
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ICC Project Board Members Comment on US Sanctions on the International Criminal Court


Note: Analysis and commentary collected below represents the views of the authors in their personal capacities. They have not been approved by the House...
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Statement of ABA President Judy Perry Martinez re: U.S. Sanctions of International Criminal Court Personnel


Washington, D.C., Friday, June 12, 2020 - The American Bar Association expressed deep concern today over recently announced US policy authorizing sancti...
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In Conjunction with ICC Project, Criminal Justice Section Submits Comments to Independent Expert Review of the International Criminal Court


Washington, DC - The American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section (CJS) recently submitted detailed comments to the Independent Expert Review of ...
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ABA Supports Efforts to Strengthen ICC at Assembly of States Parties


The Hague, The Netherlands, Dec. 3, 2019: On the occasion of the 18th Session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the International Criminal Cour...
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ABA Urges United States and Other Governments to Respond to Crimes Committed Against the Rohingya


San Francisco, CA - At the 2019 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, the ABA House of Delegates passed a policy resolution ur...
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Statement of ABA President Bob Carlson Re: Restricting International Criminal Court Officials’ Visas


Washington, D.C., Monday, April 8, 2019 - The American Bar Association expressed concern today over recently announced US policy to restrict visas for c...
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Statement on the Passing of the Hon. Patricia M. Wald


The American Bar Association (ABA) Center for Human Rights and the ABA’s International Criminal Court (ICC) Project join in expressing great sadness at ...
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ABA Reaffirms Strong Support for the ICC Before the Assembly of States Parties


The Hague, The Netherlands, Dec. 7, 2018: Before the 17th Session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the...
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Side Event at ICC’s 17th Assembly of States Parties Examines ICC’s Upcoming Challenges and Possibilities for Advancing Accountability


The Hague, The Netherlands, Dec. 6, 2018: In cooperation with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the ABA’s ICC Project and Criminal J...
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20 Years of the International Criminal Court - An Assessment


July 17, 2018 marks the 20 anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, establishing the first permanent international criminal court with a mandate...
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ABA Emphasizes the ICC’s Progress and Potential in Ending Impunity and Preventing Mass Atrocities Before the Assembly of States Parties


United Nations, New York, Dec. 2017: The American Bar Association (ABA) emphasized the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) role as a “bulwark against i...
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Statement on the Passing of Professor M. Cherif Bassiouni


Professor M. Cherif Bassiouni, who passed away September 25, was a true giant of international criminal law, or as many called him, its “father”. His co...
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ABA Urges US Congress and State Department to Preserve and Bolster the Office of Global Criminal Justice and Ambassador at-Large Post


Washington, D.C. - At the 2017 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting held in New York City, the ABA House of Delegates unanimously passed a poli...
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ABA's ICC Project/Ipsos Poll Shows Continued Growth in American Support for the ICC and its Work


Washington, D.C., July 17, 2017 - Released on International Criminal Justice Day, the latest ABA’s ICC Project/Ipsos polling data finds a continual tren...
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International Criminal Law in a Retreating World


UPDATE: New panel on US Policy on the ICC and International Criminal Justice Added! Read below.
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ABA's ICC Project/Ipsos Poll Shows Greater American Acceptance of the ICC and Support for ICC Investigation in Afghanistan


Washington, D.C., June 12, 2018 - The latest ABA’s ICC Project/Ipsos polling report makes clear that more Americans know about and support the ICC. In a...
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ABA's ICC Project/Ipsos Poll Finds Support for Increased Assistance to the ICC


Polling shows improved awareness of the International Criminal Court (ICC), driven by awareness among youth.
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Statement of ABA President Paulette Brown on International Criminal Justice Day – July 17, 2016


ABA President Paulette Brown’s statement on International Criminal Justice Day recognizes successes and challenges in atrocity accountability.
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ABA's ICC Project & Stanford Law release latest online roundtable, Arguendo, on the protection of cultural property and accountability


The ABA’s ICC Project releases its most recent Arguendo, addressing the significance of ICC prosecution of cultural destruction in Mali.
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ABA’s ICC Project/Ipsos Poll Shows Support for Resources to the ICC


New poll finds Americans are supportive of dedicating resources to the ICC and their work to combat rape as a war crime.
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Harvard Law Professor and Former ICC Prosecutions Coordinator, Alex Whiting, Joins the ABA's ICC Project Board of Advisors


The ABA’s ICC Project welcomes Professor Alex Whiting to its Board of Advisors.
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Seeking Justice for Atrocities: How the International Criminal Court Could Advance Accountability in Iraq and Syria


Tom Lantos Human Rights Comission of the US Congress hosted a panel briefing on ICC involvement in Iraq and Syria.
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ABA's ICC Project & Stanford Law release latest online roundtable, Arguendo, on UN Security Council-ICC relations


Several distinguished experts put forth thought-provoking as well as pragmatic ideas for advancing UNSC-ICC relations.
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Former Prosecutor General of Guatemala, Dr. Claudia Paz y Paz, Joins the Board of Advisors of ABA’s International Criminal Court Project


The ABA’s ICC Project welcomes Dr. Claudia Paz y Paz, the first female Prosecutor General of Guatemala, to its Board of Advisors. 
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ABA Stresses the Importance of Judicial Independence and Empowerment Before the ICC Assembly of States Parties


ABA also recalls its long-standing support of the ICC and its efforts to advocate for enhanced US-ICC relations.
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ABA's ICC Project/Ipsos Poll Finds Positive Trend in U.S. Membership in the ICC


ABA’s ICC Project/Ipsos polling shows  most Americans believe South Africa should have arrested Sudanese President Al-Bashir.
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Ambassador Stephen J. Rapp Joins Board of the ABA's International Criminal Court Project


The ABA’s ICC Project welcomes the Honorable Stephen J. Rapp to its Board of Advisors.
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9th Annual International Humanitarian Law Dialogs - 2015


A commemoration of the anniversary of the Srebrenica Massacre (1995) and the opening of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg (1945).
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ABA Honors International Criminal Justice Day


ABA President Hubbard calls on global partners to increase support of domestic and international atrocity accountability efforts.
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Statement of ABA President William C. Hubbard on International Criminal Justice Day – July 17, 2015


ABA President William C. Hubbard acknowledged the global efforts to combat genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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A Step Towards Justice: Current Accountability Options for Crimes under International Law Committed in Syria


ABA’s ICC Project held a discussion with members of the Syria Justice and Accountability Center on their recent study of accountability options in Syria.
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ABA's ICC Project & Stanford Law release latest online roundtable, Arguendo, on witness protection in international atrocity crime trials


The ABA’s ICC Project releases its most recent online roundtable, discussing witness protection in international atrocity crime trials.
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Atrocity Accountability in Syria: What Criminal Investigations Have Uncovered


ABA held an expert closed-door meeting on the results of international atrocity crimes investigations in Syria.
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ABA's ICC Project/Ipsos Poll Finds Positive American Opinions on Palestine and the ICC


New findings highlight the importance of international organizations that support human rights.
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Senator Durbin's Speech Highlights ABA Working Group on Crimes Against Humanity


Senator Durbin will reintroduce Crimes Against Humanity legislation in Congress.
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ABA Center for Human Rights Forms Working Group on Crimes Against Humanity


The American Bar Association Center for Human Rights recently formed a working group to advocate for Crimes Against Humanity legislation.
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The Honorable Navanethem Pillay Joins ABA's International Criminal Court Project Board of Advisors


The ABA’s ICC Project welcomes the Honorable Navanethem Pillay to its Board of Advisors.
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Prosecuting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: New Directions in International Criminal Justice


Council on Foreign Relations and ABA’s ICC Project held  an event on prosecuting sexual and gender-based violence.
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ABA's ICC Project/Ipsos Poll Shows Support for Involvement with the ICC


Americans continue to support involvement with the ICC, with some opposition to the U.S. becoming a full member of the Court.
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ABA's ICC Project & Stanford Law release latest online roundtable, Arguendo, on the African Union (AU) and international criminal justice


The ABA’s ICC Project & Stanford Law release most recent Arguendo on the recent tension between the AU and the International Criminal Court.
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U.S. Senate Briefing on The International Criminal Court


The ABA’s ICC Project and the Washington Working Group on the ICC sponsored a briefing of U.S. Senators.
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8th Annual International Humanitarian Law Dialogs - 2014


8th Annual International Humanitarian Law Dialogs held discussions on the relevance of international law.
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ABA Urges U.S. Government to Act on Crimes Against Humanity


ABA passed a policy resolution urging the U.S. government to pass domestic legislation prohibiting Crimes Against Humanity.
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Judge Hans-Peter Kaul


The American Bar Association (ABA) Center for Human Rights is saddened by the passing of Judge Hans-Peter Kaul and expresses condolences to his family.
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ABA's ICC Project & Stanford Law release latest online roundtable, Arguendo, on the future of the US-ICC relationship


The ABA’s ICC Project & Stanford Law releases its most recent Arguendo, addressing the future of the US-ICC relationship.
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Practical Challenges of International Criminal Justice


ICC Registrar will discuss the challenges of international criminal justice at ABA event.
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ICC Prosecutor Briefing at U.S. Congress


The ABA’s ICC Project and the Washington Working Group on the ICC sponsored a private briefing of US Congress members.
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International Criminal Justice: Mass Atrocities, the International Criminal Court, and the Role of States


ABA’s ICC Project holds event entitled “International Criminal Justice: Mass Atrocities, the International Criminal Court, and the Role of States.”
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American University and ABA-Hosted Debate on ICC Cases Against Kenyan Government Officials


American University’s Council for Africa Studies and the ABA’s ICC Project hosted a panel on recent ICC cases against top Kenyan government officials.
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ABA-Hosted Discussion at Georgetown Law on Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal


ABA’s ICC Project hosted a discussion on the success and failures of the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal.
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University of Denver Strum College of Law-Hosted Talk on International Criminal Justice and the United States’ Role


ABA’s ICC Project Director Kip Hale gave a talk on the evolution of the international criminal justice movement and the U.S.’s role in it.
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ABA's ICC Project/Ipsos Poll Finds Support for Increased Assistance to the ICC


Latest polling shows that Americans with knowledge of the ICC desire more support, but are unsure if the U.S. should join the Court.
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United Nations War Crimes Commission Event


American University Washington College of Law hosts panel discussion on UN War Crimes Commission.
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U.S. Ambassador for Global Criminal Justice Briefing at U.S. Congress


ABA’s ICC Project and U.S. Ambassador at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, Hon. Stephen Rapp, host congressional briefing.
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Why Is It So Hard To Convict War Criminals?


Huffington Post Live hosts interview of experts in international criminal justice.
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International Corporate Liability in Conflict Zones


International conference sponsored by the ABA and Conseil National des Barreaux (National Council of the Bars) on corporate liability in conflict zones.
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The International Criminal Court at 10


International conference celebrating 10th anniversary of the ICC held at the Washington University School of Law.
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ICC Turns Ten: Reviewing the Past, Assessing the Future


Stanford University Law School holds first conference in the United States commemorating the ICC’s first ten years of operations.

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