By TLHRC –
Although these offenses, including those perpetrated against religious or ethnic minorities, may constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity and even genocide under international law, it is extremely unlikely that the perpetrators will be held accountable by local authorities in the near future. Where domestic institutions fail, what role might the International Criminal Court play in curbing violence, diminishing impunity, and promoting accountability and rule of law in this region of seemingly intractable conflict?
Please join us for a briefing and discussion to examine this question, as well as the role that the U.S. government, and specifically Congress, can play in the administration of justice to advance stability and security in the region.
Panelists
- Minou Tavarez Mirabal, Congresswoman from the Dominican Republic and President, Parliamentarians for Global Action
- Jane Stromseth, Former Deputy to the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, U.S. Department of State, and Professor, Georgetown University School of Law
- James Stewart, Deputy Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
Moderator
- Professor Susana SáCouto, Director, War Crimes Research Office, American University Washington College of Law
Opening Remarks
- Congressman James P. McGovern, Co-Chair, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
This briefing will be open to members of Congress, congressional staff, the interested public and the media. For any questions, please contact Dan Aum (for Rep. McGovern) at 202-225-3599 or Daniel.Aum@mail.house.gov, or Isaac Six (for Rep. Pitts) at 202-225-2411 or Isaac.Six@mail.house.gov.
Sincerely,
James P. McGovern Joseph R. Pitts
Co-Chair, TLHRC Co-Chair, TLHRC
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Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Briefing in conjunction with Parliamentarians for Global Action War Crimes Research Office, American University Washington College of Law American Bar Association International Criminal Court Project Washington Working Group on the International Criminal Court
