We believe in justice without borders!
Published July 18, 2008 @ 12:36PM PT
This week, we celebrate the ten year anniversary of the treaty establishing the International Criminal Court (ICC). The treaty is groundbreaking because it established for the first time in history a permanent court to investigate individuals accused of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Today, 107 countries around the world have joined the Court.
On Monday, the ICC Prosecutor requested a warrant for Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmad al Bashir, alleging that Bashir bears criminal responsibility for 10 counts of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Darfur. In recognition of International Justice Day this year, we invite you to watch AIUSA's film Justice Without Borders and find or organize an International Justice Day event in your community.
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Indiana's Shame Teardrops For Katelynn
Posted by IndianasShame TeardropsFo... on 12/26/2008 @ 01:34PM PT
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Justice and equality for all is paramount. It's in the interest of the voiceless to bring all perpetrators of crimes against humanity to book. If there is evidence justifying war crimes commited by Sudanese President Omar Hassan Ahmad al Bashir, now has never been more right than before for justice to prevail.
Posted by Isaac Wanasolo on 01/18/2009 @ 07:36AM PT
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Injustice Anywhere is a threat to Justice Everywhere !!!!
Please sign also REFORM and REHABILITATED,inmates serving LIFE TERMS.
http://criminaljustice.change.org/actions/view/reform_and_rehabilitatedinmates_serving_life_terms_2
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