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Apr 16
Apr 16 Letter to UK Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary on the Genocide Determination Bill 2023-24

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.

Jan 3

Jan 3 Annual Letter 2024

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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!

Jun 30

Jun 30 Press Release: Complaint before UN Human Rights Committee on Turkish Airstrikes against Yazidi civilians & civilian objects in Iraq

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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.

Mar 19

Mar 19 Joint Private Briefing for Westminster MPs on Special Tribunal

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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.

Feb 15
Feb 15 AU in conversation with: Valery Perry

Benedetta Locatelli

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.

Jan 11
Jan 11 OUT-LINES in International Law: The ‘Crime of Crimes’: Personal and Legal Reflections on Genocide [RECORDING]

Benedetta Locatelli

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.

Jan 11
Jan 11 OUT-LINES in International Law: The European Court of Human Rights: Navigating Turbulent Relationships with States [RECORDING]

Benedetta Locatelli

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.

Nov 9
Nov 9 OUT-LINES in International Law: Existential Risks to Bosnia-Herzegovina: The Critical Bridge of Constitutional Reform [RECORDING]

Benedetta Locatelli

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.

Apr 16
Apr 16 Letter to UK Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary on the Genocide Determination Bill 2023-24

Jan 3 Annual Letter 2024

Jun 30 Press Release: Complaint before UN Human Rights Committee on Turkish Airstrikes against Yazidi civilians & civilian objects in Iraq

Mar 19 Joint Private Briefing for Westminster MPs on Special Tribunal

Feb 15
Feb 15 AU in conversation with: Valery Perry

Jan 11
Jan 11 OUT-LINES in International Law: The ‘Crime of Crimes’: Personal and Legal Reflections on Genocide [RECORDING]

Jan 11
Jan 11 OUT-LINES in International Law: The European Court of Human Rights: Navigating Turbulent Relationships with States [RECORDING]

Nov 9
Nov 9 OUT-LINES in International Law: Existential Risks to Bosnia-Herzegovina: The Critical Bridge of Constitutional Reform [RECORDING]

Aug 10
Aug 10 AU in conversation with: Aarif Abraham

May 24
May 24 AU in conversation with: Rehab Jaffer

May 20
May 20 AU in conversation with: Kei Hannah Brodersen

May 16
May 16 AU in conversation with: Tatyana Eatwell