As the world witnesses ongoing conflicts and the increasing need for accountability in global crises, universal jurisdiction emerges as a cornerstone for achieving justice. As part of the No-Oblivion Project, we are hosting a Universal Jurisdiction Roundtable, offering a platform to discuss the practical, legal and societal frameworks necessary to hold perpetrators of the gravest international crimes accountable, no matter where they occur.
Context and Relevance
This roundtable takes place against the backdrop of contemporary global challenges, highlighting the escalating prevalence of war crimes and human rights violations worldwide. Drawing on lessons from the conflicts following the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, the No-Oblivion Project underscores the critical importance of universal jurisdiction as a tool for justice and human rights. By preserving victims’ voices and addressing the challenges faced by justice systems globally, the project aims to ensure accountability and advance mechanisms that transcend borders to deliver justice.
To learn more about the project and its objectives, visit NO-OBLIVION – Home
Event Details
- 📅 Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025
- 🕑 Time: 14:00 – 16:30
- 📍 Location: Rue Froissart 123-133, 1040 Brussels
Event Highlights
The roundtable will convene stakeholders from various fields in the legal and civil society sectors, to discuss critical themes, including:
- How war crimes are criminalized and prosecuted (or not);
- Barriers judicial authorities encounter in applying international mechanisms of justice;
- The intersection of justice, memorialization, and remembrance.
Join the Conversation
This roundtable is part of a Europe-wide series organized across eight partner countries, including Romania, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Kosovo. These discussions aim to empower judicial systems and civil society to address war crimes and human rights violations more effectively and contribute to global accountability.
We welcome a diverse range of participants, including:
- Justice professionals (judges, prosecutors, lawyers, etc.);
- Academics and researchers specializing in international law and human rights;
- Representatives of NGOs focused on justice and accountability;
- War crimes journalists and media professionals covering international justice;
- Civil society representatives, activists, and anyone committed to promoting human rights and the rule of law.
To express your interest in participating in the roundtable, send an email with a couple of sentences about yourself and your interest in attending the event to: l.spahic@victimsupporteurope.eu.
In these challenging times, by reflecting on the hard-earned lessons from the Balkan wars of the 1990s, let’s work together to ensure that victims’ stories are heard, perpetrators are held accountable, and the lessons of history are not forgotten.
