If international law is meant to protect civilians equally, why does its enforcement often appear uneven? This Dispatch examines Gaza and Lebanon through the principles of international humanitarian law, civilian protection, and accountability, exploring how perceptions of selective enforcement affect the credibility of the international legal system.
Tag: International Criminal Court
Beyond ‘Never Again’: Understanding Atrocity Prevention and Why It Matters
The greatest success of atrocity prevention is often invisible. It is measured not by the crises that occur, but by the tragedies that never happen.”
Civilian Protection Under Occupation: Legal Fragmentation and Enforcement in the West Bank
The challenge in the West Bank is not the absence of legal protections under international law, but the persistent gap between formal protections and consistent enforcement.”
Holding Assad Accountable
When accountability is delayed, the risk is not only injustice for victims—but the normalization of atrocity crimes in future conflicts.”
Venezuela’s Human Rights Crisis Under Nicolás Maduro
Systematic repression, economic collapse, and institutional erosion in Venezuela have converged into one of the most severe human rights crises in the Western Hemisphere.”
Genocide Determination and the UN Commission of Inquiry on Gaza
The Commission’s report places renewed emphasis on accountability and the adherence to international law, highlighting the urgent need to protect civilians amid escalating violence.”
ICC Confirmation Hearing Against Joseph Kony: Accountability for LRA Crimes
Joseph Kony’s legacy is one of unimaginable suffering; bringing him to trial is essential not only for justice, but for the global fight against impunity.”
Gaza’s Famine
Gaza’s famine is not a natural disaster—it is a man-made catastrophe that could be ended tomorrow by allowing aid in and enforcing an unconditional ceasefire.”
Promoting Global Human Rights
Promoting human rights globally is not a one-time campaign—it is an ongoing commitment to humanity, requiring courage, cooperation, and compassion from governments, organizations, and individuals alike.”
Syria’s Path to Justice: Transitional Mechanisms and the Challenge of Accountability
Without accountability and answers for the missing, any path to peace in Syria risks reinforcing the conditions that enabled mass atrocities.”