FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights)
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FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO federating 188 organisations from 116 countries.
The ICC arrest warrant reflects a narrow view by excluding sub-Saharan African detainees. The Libya investigation has long overlooked international crimes against migrants and refugees.This cannot continue at this crucial moment for Libyan victims.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The ICC arrest warrant reflects a narrow view by excluding sub-Saharan African detainees. The Libya investigation has long overlooked international crimes against migrants and refugees.This cannot continue at this crucial moment for Libyan victims.
📸ICC on Flickr
📸ICC on Flickr
El Hishri is suspected of committing or overseeing crimes against humanity and war crimes between 2015 and early 2020, including murder, torture, cruel treatment, rape and other forms of sexual violence, persecution, and outrages upon personal dignity, at Tripoli’s Mitiga Prison.
December 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
El Hishri is suspected of committing or overseeing crimes against humanity and war crimes between 2015 and early 2020, including murder, torture, cruel treatment, rape and other forms of sexual violence, persecution, and outrages upon personal dignity, at Tripoli’s Mitiga Prison.
El Hishri was arrested in Berlin in July. He appeared before the ICC for the first time on 3 Dec, with the confirmation of charges scheduled in May 2026. This marks the first time a Libyan suspect is brought before the ICC since the Libya investigation was opened in 2011.
December 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
El Hishri was arrested in Berlin in July. He appeared before the ICC for the first time on 3 Dec, with the confirmation of charges scheduled in May 2026. This marks the first time a Libyan suspect is brought before the ICC since the Libya investigation was opened in 2011.
The ICC arrest warrant reflects a narrow view by excluding sub-Saharan African detainees. The Libya investigation has long overlooked international crimes against migrants and refugees.This cannot continue at this crucial moment for Libyan victims.
December 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The ICC arrest warrant reflects a narrow view by excluding sub-Saharan African detainees. The Libya investigation has long overlooked international crimes against migrants and refugees.This cannot continue at this crucial moment for Libyan victims.
El Hishri is suspected of committing or overseeing crimes against humanity and war crimes between 2015 and early 2020, including murder, torture, cruel treatment, rape and other forms of sexual violence, persecution, and outrages upon personal dignity, at Tripoli’s Mitiga Prison.
December 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
El Hishri is suspected of committing or overseeing crimes against humanity and war crimes between 2015 and early 2020, including murder, torture, cruel treatment, rape and other forms of sexual violence, persecution, and outrages upon personal dignity, at Tripoli’s Mitiga Prison.
El Hishri was arrested in Berlin in July. He appeared before the ICC for the first time on 3 Dec, with the confirmation of charges scheduled in May 2026. This marks the first time a Libyan suspect is brought before the ICC since the Libya investigation was opened in 2011.
December 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
El Hishri was arrested in Berlin in July. He appeared before the ICC for the first time on 3 Dec, with the confirmation of charges scheduled in May 2026. This marks the first time a Libyan suspect is brought before the ICC since the Libya investigation was opened in 2011.
Speaking at the event FIDH President Alexis Deswaef
said: “we are not facing a legal vacuum or ambiguity in the Statute as some states argue. Rather, we are facing a crisis of political will.”
said: “we are not facing a legal vacuum or ambiguity in the Statute as some states argue. Rather, we are facing a crisis of political will.”
December 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Speaking at the event FIDH President Alexis Deswaef
said: “we are not facing a legal vacuum or ambiguity in the Statute as some states argue. Rather, we are facing a crisis of political will.”
said: “we are not facing a legal vacuum or ambiguity in the Statute as some states argue. Rather, we are facing a crisis of political will.”
It calls on States Parties to fulfill their arrest & surrender obligations to uphold the principle of equality before the law and maintain the credibility and effectiveness of international criminal justice.
The report is available here : www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
The report is available here : www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
Ending Immunity, Ending Impunity: New joint briefing paper setting out why personal immunities have no place before the ICC
Today marks the launch of FIDH briefing paper, co-published with REDRESS and drafted in collaboration with students from The Hague University of (…)
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December 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It calls on States Parties to fulfill their arrest & surrender obligations to uphold the principle of equality before the law and maintain the credibility and effectiveness of international criminal justice.
The report is available here : www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
The report is available here : www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
📃Also today, FIDH and Redress launched their joint briefing paper, “Ending Immunities, Ending Impunity”. It argues that personal immunity cannot shield heads of state, even of non-States Parties, from #ICC prosecution.
December 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
📃Also today, FIDH and Redress launched their joint briefing paper, “Ending Immunities, Ending Impunity”. It argues that personal immunity cannot shield heads of state, even of non-States Parties, from #ICC prosecution.
16 years after the 28 September massacre, victims deserve truth, justice & full reparation, not setbacks. IOM report must lead to concrete action. Justice cannot stop halfway.
Delphine Carlens, Head of FIDH’s International Justice Desk presenting.
Delphine Carlens, Head of FIDH’s International Justice Desk presenting.
December 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
16 years after the 28 September massacre, victims deserve truth, justice & full reparation, not setbacks. IOM report must lead to concrete action. Justice cannot stop halfway.
Delphine Carlens, Head of FIDH’s International Justice Desk presenting.
Delphine Carlens, Head of FIDH’s International Justice Desk presenting.
The paper was launched at a well-attended #ASP24 side event today: “Arresting suspects of international crimes – states parties legal obligations to cooperate and civil society organisations’ contributions”.
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The paper was launched at a well-attended #ASP24 side event today: “Arresting suspects of international crimes – states parties legal obligations to cooperate and civil society organisations’ contributions”.
It calls on States Parties to fulfill their arrest & surrender obligations to uphold the principle of equality before the law and maintain the credibility and effectiveness of international criminal justice.
The report is available 👇
fidh.org/IMG/pdf/endi...
The report is available 👇
fidh.org/IMG/pdf/endi...
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It calls on States Parties to fulfill their arrest & surrender obligations to uphold the principle of equality before the law and maintain the credibility and effectiveness of international criminal justice.
The report is available 👇
fidh.org/IMG/pdf/endi...
The report is available 👇
fidh.org/IMG/pdf/endi...
📃 Today, FIDH and Redress launched their joint briefing paper, “Ending Immunities, Ending Impunity”. It argues that personal immunity cannot shield heads of state, even of non-States Parties, from #ICC prosecution
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📃 Today, FIDH and Redress launched their joint briefing paper, “Ending Immunities, Ending Impunity”. It argues that personal immunity cannot shield heads of state, even of non-States Parties, from #ICC prosecution
16 years after the 28 September massacre, victims deserve truth, justice & full reparation, not setbacks. The IOM report must lead to concrete action. Justice cannot stop halfway.
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
16 years after the 28 September massacre, victims deserve truth, justice & full reparation, not setbacks. The IOM report must lead to concrete action. Justice cannot stop halfway.
Panelists emphasized that policies alone can't create safe institutions. Leadership transparency, shared power, and context-specific wellbeing approaches are essential for a healthy workplace. See recording of the event on link below.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Panelists emphasized that policies alone can't create safe institutions. Leadership transparency, shared power, and context-specific wellbeing approaches are essential for a healthy workplace. See recording of the event on link below.
t.co/SMv6KcBqw2
t.co/SMv6KcBqw2
⚖️ In the aftrenoon, co-hosted by Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice and FIDH, the Workplace Culture at the ICC side event yesterday discussed how organisational integrity shapes whether survivors can trust justice systems.
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
⚖️ In the aftrenoon, co-hosted by Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice and FIDH, the Workplace Culture at the ICC side event yesterday discussed how organisational integrity shapes whether survivors can trust justice systems.
The three organisations—sanctioned for seeking
ICC's accountability over Gaza and West Bank atrocities—stated the sanctions won't deter them. The ICC confirmed their work continues, despite attacks.
ICC's accountability over Gaza and West Bank atrocities—stated the sanctions won't deter them. The ICC confirmed their work continues, despite attacks.
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The three organisations—sanctioned for seeking
ICC's accountability over Gaza and West Bank atrocities—stated the sanctions won't deter them. The ICC confirmed their work continues, despite attacks.
ICC's accountability over Gaza and West Bank atrocities—stated the sanctions won't deter them. The ICC confirmed their work continues, despite attacks.
Highlighting the quintessence mandate of the ICC to deliver justice for victims, Deputy Prosecutor Niang quoted a Darfuri survivor who said: “We want those who shattered our lives & compromise our children’s future to be ultimately judged. That’s enough. The time has come.”
December 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Highlighting the quintessence mandate of the ICC to deliver justice for victims, Deputy Prosecutor Niang quoted a Darfuri survivor who said: “We want those who shattered our lives & compromise our children’s future to be ultimately judged. That’s enough. The time has come.”
ICC Deputy Prosecutor Niang: “Acknowledging that change in workplace culture will be a journey of dialogue: […] It is by listening to staff’s legitimate concerns, learning from feedback, and listening to proposals that we will begin the journey ahead.”
December 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
ICC Deputy Prosecutor Niang: “Acknowledging that change in workplace culture will be a journey of dialogue: […] It is by listening to staff’s legitimate concerns, learning from feedback, and listening to proposals that we will begin the journey ahead.”