AJC STATEMENT: ‘STATES SHOULD PROMPTLY JOIN THE LJUBLJANA-THE HAGUE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN PROSECUTING CRIMES UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW’
On 14 February, Asia Justice Coalition joined Amnesty International, TRIAL International, REDRESS, and the International Commission of Jurists to call upon states to ratify the Ljubljana-The Hague Convention on International Cooperation i the Investigation and Prosecution of the Crime of Genocide, Crimes agains Humanity, War Crimes and other International Crimes. The statement urged all states to swiftly sign and ratify the Convention, conclude the process of its adoption without reservations, and implement it fully under domestic law.
AJC PUBLISHED A PRIMER ON ‘FORCED MARRIAGE’
On 12 February, the Coalition published a primer on ‘Forced Marriage’. The primer offers a concise explanation of the following: 1) what is meant by forced marriage; 2) whether forced marriage is an international crime; 3) whether forced marriage has been prosecuted as a crimes against humanity; and 4) should forced marriage be recognised as a distinct crime.
PODCAST WITH DR. PILLAI ON INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN ASIA
Asia Justice Coalition Executive Director, Dr. Priya Pillai, was in conversation with Dr. Yassin Brunger on the challenges and prospects of international criminal justice in Asia. They discuss the anniversary of Myanmar’s military offensive against the Rohingya, the role of civil society in seeking justice, and the importance of regional collaboration in addressing mass atrocities. Dr. Pillai emphasizes the need for international treaties on crimes against humanity and the significance of states’ commitment to preventing such crimes.
‘AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ASIA-PACIFIC – BUILD ON THE MOMENTUM OF GR 40’
On 7 February, Dr. Priya Pillai wrote a blog post for the GQUAL Campaign’s symposium on the CEDAW General Recommendation 40. The blog post centered on women’s leadership from the Asian region in international justice & accountability, highlighting the AJC Women's Leadership in International Justice and Accountability (WIJA) Project.