Arab Organisation for Human Rights in the UK (AOHR UK) is organising a panel discussion titled, “Why have countries not yet accused Israel of genocide before the International Court of Justice?”
This session will feature jurists, experts, activists, and human rights defenders. Its objective is to illuminate the obstacles and challenges involved in lodging an accusation of genocide committed in the Gaza Strip against the Israeli occupation at the International Court of Justice.
Additionally, the session aims to address legal approaches and popular movements to attain justice for the victims of the alleged genocide in the Gaza Strip. It will discuss methods for providing legal redress to the victims and ensuring accountability for Israeli individuals accused of war crimes.
Speakers:
- Joseph Reid Milburn- Lawyer and Expert in International Law
- Dr. Filiz Değer- Turkish Lawyer specialising in the International Humanitarian Law
- Hani Almadhoun – Director of Philanthropy at UNRWA USA
- Prof Dan Kovalik- American Professor and Human Rights Lawyer
- Dr Lex Takkenberg- Senior Advisor with Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development
- Lamis Deek- Lawyer and Expert in International Human Rights Law
- Faisal Gill – International Lawyer, Administrator, and Government Advisor
- Benjamin Baars- Researcher in the Arms Trade and the Arms Industry
- Shahd Qaddoura- Legal Researcher and Advocacy Officer at Al-Haq Organisation
- Ramy Shaath – Palestinian Egyptian Activist and Human Rights Defender
- Mohamed Jamil – AOHR UK Chairman
Date: Thursday 21, December, 2023
Time: 11:00 New York Time | 16:00 UK Time
