Why Lebanon should join the International Criminal Court ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon would mean a chance of accountability for Israeli war crimes and renewed political pressure.

Focusing minds on a conflict and mobilizing CSO resources, are among strong reasons why @markkersten.bsky.social says Lebanon should join the International Criminal Court. In addition, it would complement Lebanon's leading advocacy for a crimes against humanity treaty. #CAHtreatynow
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South Korea’s Moment to Lead on Crimes Against Humanity South Korea has a chance to lead in defining the scope, standards, and ambition of a new U.N. convention on crimes against humanity.

Read why Boram Jang, East Asia Researcher at Amnesty International, thinks it is South Korea’s Moment to Lead on a Crimes Against Humanity treaty
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The escalation in hostilities across the Middle East and North Africa following the US and Israel attacks on Iran, and Iran’s retaliation, is putting civilians at grave risk. @amnesty.org urges all parties to abide by international humanitarian and human rights law. Civilians must be protected.

The International Commission of Jurists is organizing a webinar on how #Myanmar ’s experience can inform states' negotiations of a new #CrimesAgainstHumanity treaty, and #ChildRights in the draft text.

Fri 27 February 2026, 6:00–07:30 PM (Myanmar time)
Registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Myanmar and Timor-Leste quarrel A fallout between two ASEAN members highlights Timor-Leste’s unique international personality.

Watching #Timor-Leste at #ASEAN will indeed be interesting. If the country's history especially on #humanrights leads to a shake-up of the "region’s premier regional grouping", that is likely a good thing.
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LGBTQ+ Athletes Won 11 Medals at 2026 Milan Olympics More than one-third of LGBTQ+ athletes walked away with a medal.

we do love our Olympians!