Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch Recommendations on the International Law Commission’s Draft Articles on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity

Human Rights Watch welcomes the International Law Commission’s Draft Articles on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity, submitted to the UN General Assembly in 2019 (the “Draft Articles ...
Global Times

The definition of crimes against humanity should aim to build the broadest possible consensus: Chinese envoy

Definition of crimes against humanity should be based on a comprehensive and thorough examination of state practices and aim to build the broadest possible consensus among all parties, Geng Shuang, ...
PBS

A Brief History of the Future: What It Means to Be Human

In a world where we seem to have less and less in common with our neighbors, it’s crucial to focus on what we share. So, here’s an easy one: We’re all human. But wait — what does that mean? Beyond the ...
Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch Responds: Reflections on Apartheid and Persecution in International Law

We appreciate the rich discussion triggered by this week’s EJIL Talk! symposium, which has addressed a number of legal issues arising from our report “A Threshold Crossed: Israeli Authorities and the ...