Crimes Against Humanity Initiative
@cahinitiative.bsky.social
The CAH Initiative, led by Professor Leila Sadat at Washington University School of Law, works to achieve a comprehensive treaty on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity.
https://sites.wustl.edu/crimesagainsthumanity
https://sites.wustl.edu/crimesagainsthumanity
The Day 3 summary of the Crime Against Humanity Prep Com is now available. sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Day 3 summary of the Crime Against Humanity Prep Com is now available. sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
The Day 2 summary of the Crimes Against Humanity Prep Com is now available. sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
Prof. Leila Sadat delivered opening civil society remarks on behalf of the American Society of International Law and the International Law Association. sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
Prof. Leila Sadat delivered opening civil society remarks on behalf of the American Society of International Law and the International Law Association. sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
January 21, 2026 at 4:51 AM
The Day 2 summary of the Crimes Against Humanity Prep Com is now available. sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
Prof. Leila Sadat delivered opening civil society remarks on behalf of the American Society of International Law and the International Law Association. sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
Prof. Leila Sadat delivered opening civil society remarks on behalf of the American Society of International Law and the International Law Association. sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
Over the next two weeks, the CAH Initiative will be sharing daily summaries as it follows the work of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity.
sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
January 20, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Over the next two weeks, the CAH Initiative will be sharing daily summaries as it follows the work of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity.
sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
sites.wustl.edu/crimesagains...
Today marks the opening of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity.
Watch the live proceedings here: lnkd.in/gEHSFKx6
Watch the live proceedings here: lnkd.in/gEHSFKx6
January 19, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Today marks the opening of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity.
Watch the live proceedings here: lnkd.in/gEHSFKx6
Watch the live proceedings here: lnkd.in/gEHSFKx6
Professor @leilasadat1.bsky.social is excited to participate in @amnesty.org's 2nd Global Webinar: The Start of Formal Negotiations on a Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity. It is sure to be an exciting and informative event!
amnesty-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
amnesty-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL 2ND GLOBAL WEBINAR: THE START OF FORMAL NEGOTIATIONS ON A CONVENTION ON PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY . After r...
Amnesty International has the honour to invite practitioners, government advisers, civil society representatives, NGO activists and others interested in international justice to its 2nd Global Webinar...
amnesty-org.zoom.us
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Professor @leilasadat1.bsky.social is excited to participate in @amnesty.org's 2nd Global Webinar: The Start of Formal Negotiations on a Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity. It is sure to be an exciting and informative event!
amnesty-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
amnesty-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A few moments ago, the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the U.N. adopted a resolution to advance the Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity into formal treaty negotiations. Watch the historic decision below:
November 22, 2024 at 11:43 PM
A few moments ago, the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the U.N. adopted a resolution to advance the Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity into formal treaty negotiations. Watch the historic decision below:
BREAKING: In a historic moment, the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the U.N. General Assembly has decided--by consensus--to elaborate a Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity!
November 22, 2024 at 11:42 PM
BREAKING: In a historic moment, the Sixth (Legal) Committee of the U.N. General Assembly has decided--by consensus--to elaborate a Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity!
The Sixth Committee has started discussing the proposed treaty on crimes against humanity. The CAH Initiative reminds States that consensus means agreement, not unanimity. And while maintaining consensus is ideal, States should take a vote if necessary. It is time to make a decision.
#CAHTreatyNow
#CAHTreatyNow
November 22, 2024 at 5:50 PM
The Sixth Committee has started discussing the proposed treaty on crimes against humanity. The CAH Initiative reminds States that consensus means agreement, not unanimity. And while maintaining consensus is ideal, States should take a vote if necessary. It is time to make a decision.
#CAHTreatyNow
#CAHTreatyNow
500,000+ citizens of the world agree: it's time to end impunity for crimes against humanity and elaborate a treaty on their prevention and punishment. The Sixth Committee should heed their call #CAHTreatyNow @leilasadat1.bsky.social @globaljusticec.bsky.social @hrw-fr.bsky.social @avaaz.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 12:15 AM
500,000+ citizens of the world agree: it's time to end impunity for crimes against humanity and elaborate a treaty on their prevention and punishment. The Sixth Committee should heed their call #CAHTreatyNow @leilasadat1.bsky.social @globaljusticec.bsky.social @hrw-fr.bsky.social @avaaz.bsky.social