January 2025

'OPPOSE SANCTIONS AGAINST THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT, SAFEGUARD VICTIMS’ ACCESS TO JUSTICE’US Based Marketing Agency

On 12 January, Asia Justice Coalition joined Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) and 120+ NGOs opposing the efforts by the US to sanction the International Criminal Court. The statement urged ICC member states to defend the Court, its officials, and those cooperating with it from measures aimed at undermining the court’s vital mandate for justice. AJC reiterated the fact that as the world witnesses multiple conflicts, the importance of the ICC for victims and survivors of mass atrocities cannot be overstated. AJC members International Commission of Jurists, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Global Justice Center, Legal Action Worldwide, and Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect also co-signed the letter.

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AJC WIJA PROJECT BOARD MEETING

On 13 January, Asia Justice Coalition secretariat convened a virtual meeting with the Board Members of the Women Leaders in International Justice and Accountability (WIJA) Project. The secretariat, along with its Bangladesh and Sri Lanka coordinators and team, provided a programmatic update and engaged in a critical discussion with the Board. The meeting also outlined the vision, timelines, and deliverables for 2025.