AJC STATEMENT ON CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY CONVENTION
On 25 November, the Asia Justice Coalition welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the UNGA Sixth Committee establishing a formal and time-bound roadmap to convene a diplomatic conference on Crimes Against Humanity Convention. The resolution calls for a preparatory committee in 2026 and 2027, followed by three weeks of negotiations at the UN Headquarters in New York in 2028 and 2029, with a view to conclude and adopt an international treaty on crimes against humanity.
AJC STATEMENT WELCOMING APPLICATION FOR ICC ARREST WARRANT IN BANGLADESH/MYANMARÂ
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On 28 November, Asia Justice Coalition welcomed the application by the International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim A. A. Khan to the Pre-Trial Chamber seeking the issuance of an arrest warrant against Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar military. Asia Justice Coalition called upon neighbouring States in the region, including non-States Parties to the Rome Statute, to cooperate with the Court and States Parties without exception to arrest and surrender the ICC suspect if found on their territory.
FOURTH UNIVERSAL JURISDICTION CONVENING MEETING NOTE
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On 25 November, the Asia Justice Coalition published the meeting note of the fourth universal jurisdiction convening entitled 'Beyond Universal Criminal Jurisdiction: Opportunities for Atrocity Crime Accountability’ held from 23 to 25 July. This closed-door workshop brought together a diverse group of experts to focus on the opportunities for atrocity crime accountability in Asia.Â
AJC PARTICIPATION IN THE 10THÂ ANNUAL AUSTRALIAN ICL WORKSHOP
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On 21 November, the Asia Justice Coalition Director, Dr. Priya Pillai delivered the keynote address entitled ‘Plotting the Contours of International Criminal Law: Evaluating Progress and Pitfalls’ at the 10th Annual Australian International Criminal Law Workshop. On 22 November, the Senior Legal and Policy Advisor, Jennifer Keene-McCann, delivered a presentation on 'Exploring Possibilities for Accountability in Asia Beyond International Criminal Law'.
RELEASE OFÂ WOMEN LEADERS IN INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT SRI LANKA VIDEO
On 20 November, the Asia Justice Coalition Secretariat and the Women's Education and Research Centre released a video from the Systems Mapping Workshop that was held for emerging women legal practitioners in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in June 2024. The workshop is part of the Women Leaders in International Justice & Accountability (WIJA) Project. Watch this video to hear the participants' insights about women leaders and justice and accountability in Sri Lanka.Â
AJC DIRECTOR PANEL ON ‘GENDER & CONFLICT’
On 13 November, Asia Justice Coalition Director Priya Pillai participated in a panel on ‘Gender and Conflict’ with Roba El Husseini and Dina Francesca Haynes at the Schell Center for International Human Rights. Previously, on 8 November, Dr. Pillai also participated in a discussion on 'Accountability for Forgotten Crises’ and shared her reflections on the situation in Myanmar.
AJC PUBLISHED A PRIMER ON ‘FORCED CONSCRIPTION’
On 12 November, the Coalition secretariat published a primer on ‘forced conscription and international law'. The primer offers a brief but concise explainer of the following: 1) distinction between conscription and forced conscription; 2) the existing international law framework governing forced conscription; 3) additional considerations for the protection of women, girls, and gender-diverse people; and 4) individual criminal responsibility under international law.
