Join us for a conversation with diplomats on the negotiations to establish a new Crimes Against Humanity Convention, a landmark treaty that could reshape the global framework for accountability for mass atrocities.
For decades, international law has lacked a dedicated treaty addressing crimes against humanity, leaving a significant gap in the architecture of international justice. Now, states are working to close that gap through ongoing negotiations at the United Nations aimed at creating a convention that would strengthen legal obligations for prevention, prosecution, and international cooperation in addressing these crimes.
Legal advisers at country missions to the UN who are directly involved in these negotiations will discuss the latest developments from the Preparatory Committee meetings held this past January, the key legal debates shaping the proposed treaty, and what comes next in the effort to establish this long-awaited international instrument.
The conversation will also explore why this convention matters for victims of mass atrocities, how it could strengthen accountability worldwide, and what role emerging lawyers and advocates can play in advancing international justice.
Featured Speakers:
- Marion Crepet, Legal Adviser, Permanent Mission of Liechtenstein to the United Nations
- Youssef Hitti, Legal Adviser, Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 12:10 – 1:10 pm
Where:Columbia Law School | JG 107
Lunch will be provided.
Please register by following the link at the end of this page.
