It Is Time For A Treaty On Crimes Against Humanity!
Stand Against Impunity: Redefining Crimes Against Humanity
In a world where justice often falters, we stand at a critical crossroads. On October 10th, global leaders will convene to negotiate a new treaty on crimes against humanity. This is our moment to reshape international law and fortify the pillars of accountability.
The world’s first treaty on crimes against humanity is closer to reality as the U.N. General Assembly’s Sixth (Legal) Committee is set to decide this October 10, 2024 whether to proceed to formal negotiations on the document.
Representatives of civil society are also participating in much higher numbers, issuing a “Joint Statement in Support of Progress toward a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty” from more than 610 organizations and individuals from around the world.
We STRONGLY Support Costa Rica’s URGENT Statement!
The ultimate goal of this work is to create and implement a solid framework to combat impunity for crimes against humanity wherever they occur, so that no perpetrator goes unpunished, and no victim is denied justice. Costa Rica recognizes the fundamental role played by civil society and the media, who courageously and independently alert us to situations where there is a high risk of atrocity crimes or share with us their experiences on the ground, in the most difficult circumstances, even when, unfortunately, they are already occurring. Civil society fights against indifference and dehumanization; it is the voice of the global conscience. Yet, while we deliberate, crimes against humanity continue to take the lives and dignity of millions of people in all regions, hence the urgency of prompt action. Time is a luxury we do not have.
Why Civil Society Matters Civil society organizations are essential in advocating for transparency, justice, and the protection of human rights. Their involvement ensures that the voices of marginalized communities are heard and that the treaty reflects a comprehensive understanding of human rights challenges. Together, we can challenge the status quo and demand new rules and oversight mechanisms led by civil society rather than failing institutions like the UN. Our mission is to create a global integration of civil society and governments who can mutually assist in investigations and prosecutions of crimes against humanity.
Your Role in Shaping Global Justice
As an engaged global citizen, you have the power to effect change:
The current system has failed us. It’s time for a paradigm shift in how we address global atrocities, protect human rights, and prevent the misuse of emerging technologies.
Addressing Global Censorship and Rights Attacks: The UN and Member States joined with WEF to both regulate and restrict human rights, including the right to free opinion which is being attacked in a widespread and systematic way in “UN information management” programs. We are very concerned that criminal attacks are being normalized as “misinformation” is being defined by those who seek to hide truth, whistleblowing, investigative journalism and victims who speak out. When the censorship affects human rights in a widespread or systematic way as part of an attack it should be a crime against humanity.
Revisiting Nuremberg Principles: Since Nuremberg Code was adopted it was eroded under the banner of “public health research” and emergency countermeasures, which is treated as “research”, but not treated as investigational or experimental, despite not yet being fully tested or fully approved. We aim to supersede these unjust inferior laws and regulations which can waive informed consent for “minimal risk”. No one has the right to decide to waive another humans right to informed consent. The treaty must make waivers of good manufacturing, informed consent, liability part of a widespread and systematic attack by governments, international organizations and privateers, and a crime against humanity, rather than normalized in global emergency regulations.
Direct Engagement with Civil Society: The right and duty of Civil Society to assist in official investigations and able to initiate a complaint for prosecutions for crimes against humanity must be recognized, protected, financed and enabled by all Governments and International Organizations.
Ending UN & WHO Confidentiality Agreements for global procurement to ensure products are not misused for mass harm: WHO, EMA and FDA were found to have kept copius death and adverse effects secret by utilizing egregious but currently legal “mutual confidentiality agreements” allowed in global mass procurement of global health goods. This must be criminalized as part of an attack, rather than protected under laws of diplomatic immunity.
Waiving Immunity for Serious Crimes: The treaty must include provisions that allow for the prosecution of individuals accused of serious crimes against humanity, ensuring that no one is above the law. The current draft treaty must not only address corporate accountability but also emphasize the need to waive immunity for serious crimes against humanity that have merit. This is crucial to prevent impunity and ensure that those responsible for violations are held accountable.
Sign and share our new urgent petition advocating for these essential changes.
End Impunity
Impunity is the enemy of humanity and HOW the biggest attacks are allowed. No more. It ends NOW.
End Waivers of Rights
No waivers of rights in order to force public health countermeasures that kill & harm!
Hold Responsible
Governments must hold themselves responsible to prevent crimes against humanity!
Join To Help End The Scourge Of Impunity
Don’t Let Them Get Away With It! Impunity is anti-humanity!
The ability to hold trials for crimes against humanity & the Nuremberg Code must be expanded and strengthened in this new era of mass emerging technology! A treaty for crimes against humanity must be upheld.
Our Vision:
An end to global censorship and attacks on fundamental freedoms
Strip immunity from international organizations complicit in public health misconduct
Criminalize scientific fraud and data concealment
Ensure full transparency in medical trials and interventions
Reinstate and expand the Nuremberg Code principles
Address global censorship and attacks on fundamental rights
Promote Ethical Innovation: Engage with initiatives fostering responsible development of emerging technologies
Prevent the misuse of emerging technologies for weapons of mass disruption and destruction
Transparency in all matters affecting public health and emerging technologies
Prioritization of human rights in the digital age
Safeguards against the misuse of biotechnology and geoengineering
Preserve Human Rights: Ensure fundamental freedoms are protected in the digital age
Protect the Vulnerable: Safeguard populations from unethical experimentation and rights violations
Informed Consent: Guarantee transparency in all medical procedures and technological interventions
Accountability: Hold powerful entities responsible for their actions, including censorship and rights abuses
Prevent Future Atrocities: Strengthen legal frameworks to deter crimes against humanity and misuse of emerging technologies
Emerging Technology Concerns
Recent developments in biotechnology and geoengineering pose unprecedented risks to human rights and global security:
Biotech Weapons: Gene editing technologies like CRISPR could potentially be misused to create targeted biological weapons
Behavior “Nudging” Technologies: Sophisticated tools used by WHO and Busara (worlds largest behavior experiments) allow for the loss of free will, for “uptake” of experimental products which can kill
Censorship Technologies: Sophisticated tools allow for widespread information control and suppression of free speech
AI-Powered Surveillance: Advanced artificial intelligence enables mass surveillance and targeted oppression of vulnerable groups
Geoengineering Risks: Large-scale climate intervention techniques threaten transboundary impacts on weather patterns, food security, and livelihoods
Ambassadors Of Justice & Peace
Conscious Co-Creation
Raise Awareness: Share knowledge with your community through discussions, social media, or local events. Highlight the importance of preventing atrocities and the role individuals can play in advocating for human rights.
Volunteer or Donate: Get involved with NGOs or community organizations that provide aid to victims of violence or support refugees fleeing from conflict zones. Your contributions can help alleviate suffering and provide essential services to those affected by atrocities. To volunteer please write at: volunteer@interestofjustice.org
Let our collective voice resonate on October 10th, 2024 and beyond
At UN headquarters, the drive to start negotiations is being led by Mexico and The Gambia. These two have recently circulated a draft resolution to all UN member states calling for negotiations to begin and end in 2026. The European Union, on behalf of itself and 10 additional States, voiced strong support for the new treaty. The Arab Group and African Groups intervened regularly, which was a new development, and additional regional groups — such as nine Portuguese-speaking countries represented by Timor-Leste — took the floor for the first time. Angola, Cabo Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Sao Tomé e Principe for the first time indicated their support for the treaty. Bolivia spoke on behalf of 13 Latin American States along the same lines, calling the need for a new treaty “urgent.”
Likewise, the United States, the Nordic countries, and Australia on behalf of itself with Canada and New Zealand expressed strong support. Overall, more than 70 States in April urged the adoption of a new treaty. Including interventions in the Sixth Committee in 2022 and 2023, that brought the total number of positive States over the past two years to 120, with nine remaining neutral.
Notably, however, because Resolution 77/249 only provided a basis to discuss the Draft Articles not to negotiate a common text, no formal negotiations did or will occur until States decide (in the October 10, 2024 session of the Sixth Committee), whether to do so.
Even after two years of comprehensive discussions, however, the significant support expressed for the new treaty is not enough to move it to negotiations under the framework provided by Resolution 77/249, although it is a promising indicator for the future. To move forward, States need to adopt another resolution in October, and obtaining it will require skillful leadership to overcome the objections of a handful of States that have successfully used the Sixth Committee’s consensus tradition to block the treaty’s advancement.
There is a small group bound by ideology and self-interest—the Russian Federation, the Peoples Republic of China, Iran, Cuba, DPRK, Eritrea—that are adamantly against any headway.Seeking some veneer of legitimacy, the group has anointed itself “the Friends of the UN Charter.” These “Friends” deny that there is a missing pillar of international law due to the absence of acrimes against humanity treaty.
STAKES ARE HIGH
In addition, the stakes are higher than they were two years ago: the decision at hand is to begin negotiations. So no matter how many states want to start negotiations, it’s entirely possible that some of the “Friends” will not agree to a consensus to begin negotiations. Significantly, unlike other General Assembly committees, the Sixth Committee over the years has taken its decisions by “consensus.” The UN Charter and rules do not require this. There are various reasons that states, large and small, cite to justify this peculiar method of multilateral decision-making and the resulting paralysis it has engendered. But if consensus to start negotiations proves to be impossible to attain, the supportive states, prompted by the imperative of creating a treaty preventing and punishing these crimes, need to be ready to depart from consensus and take this to a vote.
The rationale for breaking with the tradition of consensus is rooted in the serious consequences for those at greatest risk of these crimes.
What Civil Society Is Saying!
Many civil society organizations have presented their ideas and proposals to co-create this treaty!
We must challenge the status quo and demand new rules led by civil society, not failing institutions.
Unlike other crimes under international law, crimes against humanity lack a specific, standalone convention. A new convention would oblige states to ensure that such crimes are prevented, investigated and prosecuted, even if this means investigating their own actions. The convention would offer new pathways for victims of crimes against humanity and provide a comprehensive framework for countries to incorporate these crimes into their national legal systems. This step alone would hugely reduce the ability of perpetrators to evade justice.
Amnesty International
NGO
There is currently no standalone treaty that obligates states to prevent & punish crimes against humanity. This dangerous gap in international law fosters impunity and creates a false hierarchy between equally serious international crimes. A treaty will help fill this gap and create an opportunity to incorporate decades of progress made towards addressing international crimes since the drafting of the Rome Statute, including sexual and gender-based violence, persecution, enforced disappearances, & environmental crimes.
The Global Law
Organized petition with over 610 and growing NGO’s and Individuals
We advocate a new and boldly expanded crimes against humanity framework that prevents the ability for widespread attacks by governments, international organizations and private actors. The current escalating trend of Public private partnerships using diplomatic immunity to conceal mass attacks using emerging technology, monopolizing information management and internet governance areas, biotech and geo-engineering, even affecting the genome and future generations is a very real threat this treaty must address. Imbalance of power and impunity must be prevented.
Interest of Justice
Stop Crimes Against Humanity Initiative
Newer initiatives that seek to strengthen the international justice system alongside existing mechanisms are not in competition — they are complementary. – Amnesty International
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A Call to Action
It’s time to prevent further abuses of power and ensure future treaties serve humanity.
Together, we can forge a world where justice transcends borders and technology serves humanity.
Through this urgent and critical treaty, we are ushering in an era of true accountability, justice, and responsible technological progress. Our mission is to ensure that mass atrocities are prevented, prosecuted and Nuremberg Code is restored. The International Organizations, Governments and procurement partners must be accountable to the international community. We aim to ensure this new crimes against humanity treaty and civil society framework will ensure unable to continue to hide possible attacks behind secret public health and security interventions, allowing them to continue unabated due to diplomatic immunity. The new treaty is both URGENT and necessary.
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A Call to Action
It’s time to prevent further abuses of power. Join us as we advocate for a new expanded crimes against humanity treaty—one that prioritizes human rights above all else. Let’s ensure that our collective voice leads to meaningful change on October 10 and beyond.
