Report a Violation: If you would like to report a violation of your human rights in a country of our focus (in the South Caucasus or Middle East) please send us a message providing details of how your rights were affected, by whom and when.
In response to the alarming global surge in atrocity crimes and the growing threats to the international rule of law, a new independent initiative, the Standing Group on Atrocity Crimes, has been launched in the Houses of Parliament. The Standing Group is an independent initiative dedicated to urgently strengthening the United Kingdom’s approach to atrocity prevention and response
On 15 April 2024 a letter was sent to the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and Foreign Secretary, Lord David Cameron, in respect of the Genocide Determination Bill 2023-24 (Bill) and the UK Government’s current approach to mass atrocity prevention. The signatories include some of the world’s leading international lawyers, heads of international NGOs, and UK Parliamentarians.
As 2023 has come to a close, our Annual Letter from our Acting Director, Aarif Aarif Abraham, has been published. Wishing all our friends and supporters a very happy, healthy and peaceful New Year!
Filing of Complaint before United Nations Human Rights Committee on Turkish Airstrikes against Yazidi civilians and civilian objects in Iraq – Attack on a hospital, Sikeniye Medical Clinic in Sinjar, on 17 August 2021. This is the first case to be brought, before an available international adjudicatory body, on the issue of Turkish airstrikes against the Yazidis.
Aarif Abraham co-convened, through Accountability Unit, a private briefing on the special tribunal for the crime of aggression in Ukraine. The events other co-conveners are Dr Ewelina Ochab, of the Coalition for Genocide Response, and Andy Bailey of AEGIS.
Valery discusses her brilliant career in international relations and policy, the inspiration behind her new movie and the past, present and future of the Western Balkans.
On 4 Nov 2020, Accountability Unit, with Garden Court North and the University of Manchester’s International Law Centre and Justice Hub, explored what genocide means from both a legal and personal perspective.
On 14 Apr 2021, Accountability Unit, with Garden Court North and the University of Manchester’s International Law Centre and Justice Hub, explored the role of the European Court of Human Rights and its relationship with Turkey.
On 4 Nov 2021, Accountability Unit, with Garden Court North, Coalition for Genocide Response and the University of Manchester, explored existential risks to Bosnia-Herzegovina and the critical need for constitutional reform.
Aarif discusses his practice in international law, his new book and the inspiration behind it and what brings him fulfilment in his role as a human rights barrister.
Rehab discusses her journey to securing a pupillage, her motivation towards human rights causes and her advice to aspiring barristers.
Hannah discusses her PhD research on the effects of the ICTY on domestic jurisdictions, the importance of international accountability mechanisms and the current challenges for international law.
Tatyana Eatwell discusses her journey to becoming a barrister, her practice in international law, and her take on what it means to be a good lawyer.
