Gaza at the ICJ

Handmaker, J. (Organiser)
Arts, K. (Chair)

Academic staff unit

Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising and contributing to an event › Academic

Description

Four experts of international law, human rights, and legal mobilization discussed South Africa’s case and its implications for ending the ongoing military conflict in Gaza through a ceasefire, the provision of humanitarian assistance and accountability questions. We were particularly grateful to hear the perspectives of Palestinian human rights professionals from NGOs that are working on the ground in the West Bank and Gaza.

Period	12 Jan 2024
Event type	Seminar
Location	The Hague, NetherlandsShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International

Research programs

ISS-LMP
ISS-GLSJ

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On Friday 12 January 2024, 16:00 - 17:30, the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) hosted a Briefing Session on the potential implications of South Africa’s case before the International Court of Justice for the ongoing military conflict in Gaza. Four experts of international law, human rights, and legal mobilization discussed South Africa’s case and its implications for ending the ongoing military conflict in Gaza through a ceasefire, the provision of humanitarian assistance and accountability questions. We were particularly grateful to hear the perspectives of Palestinian human rights professionals from NGOs that are working on the ground in the West Bank and Gaza.