- On Human Rights Crimes and Hope We remain committed to our partners and peers whose deep belief in dignity, in human rights, and in a just society give us hope and faith in humanity during terrifying moments like the recent attacks suffered by citizens of France, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and beyond.
- This Week on The Human Rights Channel – Myanmar, Peru and Ukraine In Myanmar, the attack on a Red Cross convoy transporting civilians away from fighting is captured on camera. In Ukraine the massive amount of video taken by protesters and reporters during the Euromaidan protests of late 2013 to early last year provides evidence of crimes against humanity. And in Peru, an oil company halts some of its operations after the death of a student protester, as indigenous groups continue to demand compensation for use of their land.
- The Case for Justice: Why Transitional Justice Matters in Today’s World Without accountability for massive human rights abuses, societies coming out of conflict or dictatorship have little chance of building sustainable peace. This is the main principle of transitional justice, a set of measures used to seek redress for legacies of mass atrocity or state repression. Focusing on situations in Egypt, Uganda, Colombia and the Congo, “The Case for Justice” illuminates the crucial, but often misunderstood process facing countries across the globe.
- Execution Footage Found in Libya Offers Glimpse of Gaddafi’s Abuses; Could Be Used for Justice Children cheering from the sidelines, thousands pour into the sports stadium as excitement fills the air. A student sits at the center of the court as throngs of people and chants shake the arena. This is not you’re average sports event, the crowd not your average sports fans and the man sitting in the center is not their most valuable player; instead this is one of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi’s infamous public executions.
