Redress

08/06/2026

It’s a common misconception that the ICC exists to prosecute all perpetrators of international crimes.

The International Criminal Court is sometimes referred to as a ‘court of last resort’. It can only act when national authorities are unwilling or unable to investigate or prosecute.

In practice, this means the Court focuses on a small number of high-level suspects.

In Libya, the ICC has jurisdiction over crimes committed between 2011 and 2027. It has issued 15 arrest warrants, 10 of which remain outstanding. Only two suspects have been arrested.

Want to learn more about what crimes the ICC is investigating in Libya?

Read our guide with Lawyers for Justice in Libya, developed as part of our work with the Global Initiative Against impunity.

Link in comments.


من المفاهيم الخاطئة الشائعة أن المحكمة الجنائية الدولية موجودة لمحاكمة جميع مرتكبي الجرائم الدولية.

يُشار إلى المحكمة الجنائية الدولية أحيانًا بـ«محكمة الملاذ الأخير». ولا يمكنها التدخل إلا عندما تكون السلطات المحلية غير راغبة أو غير قادرة على التحقيق أو المقاضاة.

وفي الواقع، يعني هذا أن المحكمة تركز على عدد قليل من المشبوهين رفيعي المستوى.
في ليبيا، تتمتع المحكمة الجنائية الدولية بالاختصاص القضائي على الجرائم المرتكبة بين عامي 2011 و2027. وقد أصدرت 15 مذكرة توقيف، لا تزال 10 منها معلقة. ولم يتم توقيف سوى مشتبهين اثنين.

هل تريد معرفة المزيد عن الجرائم التي تحقق فيها المحكمة الجنائية الدولية في ليبيا؟
اقرأ دليلنا الذي أعددناه بالتعاون مع منظمة محامون من أجل العدالة في ليبيا، والذي تم تطويره كجزء من عملنا مع المبادرة العالمية لمكافحة الإفلات من العقاب.
رابط الدليل في البايو

04/06/2026

In the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many world leaders looked to redirect some of the hundreds of billions in frozen assets to support Ukraine.

But four years on and efforts to confiscate assets belonging to Russia and sanctioned individuals and entities remain stalled. Why is that?

Drawing on REDRESS’s work on financial accountability, Senior Legal Advisor Lyra Nightingale and Legal Advisor Natalia Kubesch examine the legal and political obstacles that continue to block asset recovery and explore some of the emerging pathways to repurpose frozen assets for reparations.

This article was written as part of Opinio Juris’ symposium on advancing effective and comprehensive reparation for victims of the war in Ukraine.

Click the link in comments to read the article.

03/06/2026

يبدأ الوصول إلى العدالة بالوصول إلى المعلومات.

بالنسبة للضحايا والناجين في ليبيا، لا يكون التعامل مع المحكمة الجنائية الدولية أمراً سهلاً دائماً. فقد تؤدي المسافة، والإجراءات القانونية المعقدة، ومحدودية الوصول إلى المعلومات الواضحة، إلى صعوبة فهم كيفية عمل المحكمة والحقوق التي يتمتع بها الضحايا أمامها.

وللمساعدة في جعل هذه الإجراءات أكثر سهولة، قامت منظمة محامون من اجل العدالة في ليبيا بالتعاون مع منظمة Redress بإعداد دليل يشرح إجراءات المحكمة الجنائية الدولية وحقوق الضحايا أمامها بلغة واضحة وعملية.

وقد تم إصدار هذا الدليل كجزء من المبادرة العالمية لمكافحة الإفلات من العقاب، ويتوفر باللغتين

باللغة الانجليزيةhttps://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5a0d8805f2f99e00014b1414/6a1ff51c1aaf121d1552481f_Libya%20ICC%20Guide_EN.pdf

باللغة العربيةhttps://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5a0d8805f2f99e00014b1414/6a1ff51c30ebdeada1c19684_Libya%20ICC%20Guide_AR%20.pdf

03/06/2026

How can victims from Libya be heard before the International Criminal Court?

For many survivors and affected communities, the ICC can seem distant and out of reach.

It’s located far away, proceedings are often conducted in another language, and access can be limited.

That's why, as part of our work with the Global Initiative against Impunity, we’ve teamed up with Lawyers for Justice in Libya to create a guide for survivors to better understand the ICC’s proceedings – and their rights before the court.

👉Click the link in comments to download the guide. Also available in Arabic.

02/06/2026

In an open letter, survivor groups and civil society organisations from Ukraine and beyond call on the Council of Europe to ensure their meaningful participation in the design and establishment of the International Claims Commission for Ukraine.

The Claims Commission is a critical step in acknowledging and addressing the harms suffered by victims of the conflict. But it is essential that this framework reflects the lived realities of survivors.

To date, opportunities for survivor and civil society participation have been limited—but there is still time to change that.

Click the link in comments to read the open letter.

01/06/2026

🔒 “Torture does not only begin with physical violence, but also with discrimination and exclusion” — Cristopher Alexis Sánchez Islas

In prisons, where individuals depend entirely on authorities for their basic needs, discriminatory practices can create conditions of severe physical and psychological suffering.

In his latest blog, REDRESS Innovative Lawyers Award winner Cristopher Alexis Sánchez Islas explores how discriminatory treatment in Mexican prisons can evolve into “torturous environments.” Drawing on his work as Coordinator of the Comprehensive Defence Area at ASILEGAL, he examines the case of CEFERESO 16—a federal women’s prison where structural neglect and discrimination have had devastating consequences for women deprived of their liberty.

He highlights the importance of recognising torture based on discrimination to address these hidden forms of violence and uphold dignity, equality, and human rights for all.

📖 Read the blog⬇️

Cristopher Sánchez Islas, REDRESS Innovative Lawyer Awardee, examines how systemic discrimination in Mexican prisons can amount to torture. Highlighting cases like CEFERESO 16, he exposes the hidden violence, neglect, and human rights violations affecting people deprived of liberty.

28/05/2026

👩‍⚖️Twenty years on, the Women of Atenco are still fighting for justice.

In 2006, 11 women were subjected to sexual torture during police operations in Mexico. Although the Inter-American Court ruled in their favour in 2018, impunity continues. No convictions have been secured, investigations remain incomplete, and key reparations have not been implemented.

Despite this, their voices remain a powerful testament to resilience, exposing sexual torture as a gendered practice rooted in discrimination.

📕This landmark case is featured in our new Casebook. Our latest blog with Centro de Derechos Humanos Miguel Agustín Pro Juárez AC (Centro Prodh) reflects on its enduring strategic significance for combating torture and advancing accountability.

📖See the link in the comments to read the blog and download our Casebook.
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👩‍⚖️Veinte años después, las Mujeres de Atenco siguen luchando por la justicia.

En 2006, 11 mujeres fueron sometidas a tortura sexual durante operativos policiales en México. Aunque la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos falló a su favor en 2018, la impunidad continúa. No se han logrado condenas, ni completado las investigaciones y reparaciones clave no se han implementado.

A pesar de ello, sus voces siguen siendo un poderoso testimonio de resiliencia, visibilizando la tortura sexual como una práctica de género arraigada en la discriminación.

📕Este caso emblemático forma parte de nuestro nuevo Casebook. En nuestro blog junto a Centro Prodh reflexionamos sobre su importancia estratégic para combatir la tortura y avanzar en la rendición de cuentas.

https://redress.org/news/women-of-atenco-the-fight-against-sexual-torture-in-mexico-continues-after-two-decades-of-impunity/

The Women of Atenco case highlights two decades of impunity for sexual torture in Mexico. Centro Prodh examines the landmark Inter-American Court ruling, ongoing failures to implement reparations, and the continued fight for justice, accountability, and an end to gender-based violence.

28/05/2026

Being a human rights lawyer in Mexico is fraught with risk.

Roberta Cortés Ruiz faces threats from political actors and organised crime for her work supporting survivors of torture and injustice.

As a trans woman, the risks are even greater. Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries in Latin America for trans women.

Despite this, Roberta continues defending survivors of torture and LGBTIQ+ people deprived of their liberty.

She is one of REDRESS’ Innovative Lawyer Award winners, which includes a grant to support her work.

This month, we’re raising funds to support more lawyers like Roberta - so they can keep doing their vital work.

Stand with survivors. Donate today: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CT7P2NLK5/

27/05/2026

What can we learn about reparations in Ukraine from diverse practitioners, survivors and academics?

This week, REDRESS and Opinio Juris launched a symposium bringing together experts and people with lived experience to explore critical questions on reparations for survivors in Ukraine, including:

🟡How can reparations be made feasible?
🟡What does meaningful survivor participation look like in practice?
🟡How can domestic and international reparation mechanisms complement each other?

By bringing together voices from Ukraine and beyond, the symposium contributes to a broader community of practice on reparations, fostering dialogue across diverse expertise to identify key challenges and potential solutions.

Swipe to see some snippets from the series, including:
🔸An introduction to the symposium from the REDRESS legal team
🔸Kostiantyn Davydenko on the broader significance of reparations for survivors;
🔸Sirra NDOW on lessons from The Gambia on victim organisations as co-designers of reparation processes;
🔸Albina Basysta's analysis on administrative reparation schemes in Ukraine
🔸and Julienne Lusenge and Jeanne d’Arc Ndondo on lessons from the Democratic Republic of Congo for a holistic model of care.

👉 Read the introduction and follow the series via the link in the comments