Rights for Peace

19/01/2026

📢 The ICC's jurisdiction must extend beyond Darfur. Our Communication to the ICC Prosecutor argues that the violence in the rest of Sudan is part of the same pattern of conduct of Darfur. The ICC has jurisdiction over crimes being committed across all of Sudan insofar as there is a sufficient link with the crimes in the Security Council referred to the ICC in Resolution 1593 (2005) 🌍 https://wix.to/QnUqnTN

Rights for Peace has been arguing that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction for the whole of Sudan insofar as there is a sufficient link between crimes to be investigated and those subject in the initial referral by the Security Council to the International Criminal Court in Resolution....

02/12/2025

Register to join us online for this side event at the ICC Assembly of States Parties.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/P2Wm0qJNQZaX5OvXg0sOxg

20/11/2025

This is a 36 min training video on Transitional Justice in South Sudan - in English. Currently, the Selection Panel for the Truth Commission (CTRH) is shortlisting candidates for Commissioners. The shortlist will be published for the public to comment on their eligibility set out in the CTRH Act 2024.

📆 10 September 2025Transitional justice processes can offer acknowledgement and dignity to victims and provide the opportunity to hold those responsible to ...

20/11/2025

This is a 36 min training video on Transitional Justice in South Sudan - in Arabic. Currently the Selection Panel for the Truth Commission (CTRH) is shortlisting candidates for Commissioners. The shortlist will be published for the public to comment.

📆 10 September 2025يمكن لعمليات العدالة الانتقالية أن تُقدِّم الاعتراف والكرامة للضحايا، وتتيح فرصة لمحاسبة المسؤولين. علاوة على ذلك، تُتيح فرصًا للمصالحة و...

05/11/2025

ببالغ الحزن ننقل لكم نبأ وفاة زميلتنا وصديقتنا نجلاء أحمد، المستشارة القانونية في منظمة حقوق من
أجل السلام، يوم الاثنين 3 نوفمبر

كانت نجلاء محامية حقوق إنسان فريدة من نوعها. كرست حياتها المهنية لتعزيز حماية ضحايا الانتهاكات الجسيمة لحقوق الإنسان في السودان وجنوب السودان، والسعي إلى المساءلة ومنع الجرائم القائمة على التمييز. امتدت خبرتها لتشمل توثيق العنف الجنسي المرتبط بالنزاعات، والإصلاح القانوني، والدفاع عن حقوق الضحايا.

ببالغ الحزن ننقل لكم نبأ وفاة زميلتنا وصديقتنا نجلاء أحمد، المستشارة القانونية في منظمة حقوق من أجل السلام، يوم الاثنين 3 نوفمبر 2025.كانت نجلاء محامية حقوق إنسان فري....

17/10/2025

This is an important step and it is great that it is getting good coverage!

15/10/2025

⚖️ A Landmark for Justice in Darfur

On October 6, 2025, the ICC convicted Ali Kushayb of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, r**e, torture and persecution, marking the first ever ICC conviction for crimes in Darfur.

This historic judgment affirms what victims have long stated: Kushayb was not a rogue actor, but part of a coordinated plan between militia and Sudanese state officials.

👉 https://www.rightsforpeace.org/post/icc-judgment-ali-kusheyb
Read our full blog breaking down the key outcomes, community reactions, the gender-based persecution precedent, and what comes next in sentencing and reparations.

📚 InfoCards (Arabic & English versions) and a Mapping of the Trial are also available on the Rights For Peace website (link in bio) to help activists and community leaders share the facts.
https://www.rightsforpeace.org/ali-kusheyb-info-cards-2024

On Monday, 6 October 2025 the International Criminal Court (ICC) delivered its awaited judgment on conviction in the case of The Prosecutor v. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as "Ali Kushayb."

13/10/2025

"It's a good start for accountability" - Read our June-October News, highlighting our activities and campaigns in recent months.

"It's a good start for accountability". Amidst threats of further US Sanctions, the ICC convicts Janjaweed Commander Al-Rahmen for atrocities in Darfur and incriminates then Minister of Interior Ahmed Haroun. Here are some highlights of our recent activities. Thank you for standing with us! The Righ...

03/10/2025

The International Criminal Court stands as a beacon of hope for accountability in the face of conflict. Let's stand with the ICC in pursuit of peace. Read more: https://wix.to/Wi2154M

In light of renewed media reports that the International Criminal Court may be the subject of further US sanctions, this time potentially as an entity, we renew our resolve to stand by the Court.Rights for Peace proudly joined the other signatories to the “Save the ICC and the Rule of Law” state...

25/09/2025

What's new in the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan 5 Sept report? We made two submissions to the FFM in June, and are pleased to see that the evidence and recommendations we made were taken up. The FFM needs a 2-year renewal to effectively get more done. Read more: https://wix.to/fDTZsSy

On 5 September 2025, ahead of the Human Rights Council's 60th Session in Geneva, the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan (FFM) published its second report, "Sudan: A War of Atrocities", raising diplomatic stakes with a qualitative framing. What's new in the FFM's second repo...

19/08/2025

On July 21, the SUNS network met at the EU delegation in Juba to discuss critical issues affecting children born of CRSV in South Sudan. These children are direct victims and survivors who deserve our attention and support. Join us in advocating for their rights! Learn more: https://wix.to/ZB2gd3G

On Monday 21 July 2025, SUNS network representatives presented a statement to Sudanese officials, UN agencies and donors on the rights of children born of conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan's transitional justice process and domestic laws

30/06/2025

On June 19, we spoke on Radio Miraya in South Sudan, making the UN Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. Sexual violence is a weapon of war used to destroy communities, but is still shrouded in blame and shame. We need to continue to raise awareness to reduce stigma and prevent recurrence! https://wix.to/ESB1SYU **einwar

June 19 “Sexual violence in conflict is a tactic of war and a threat to international peace and security.” UN Security Council Resolution 1820 (2008) On this day, we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, established in response to UN Security Council Reso...