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The Role of Parliamentarians in Atrocity Prevention

PGA co-sponsored an event with Concordia University's Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights
PGA co-sponsored an event with Concordia University's Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights

Montreal, New York 13 May 2021

Atrocity crimes include the most serious crimes of international concern, namely genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and, as explained in the Handbook for Parliamentarians on Preventing Violent Extremism and Mass Atrocities , also the crime of aggression. Its status as an international crime is based on the belief that the acts associated with it affect the dignity of human beings (UN Responsibility to Protect, 2005) and deeply shock the conscience of humankind (Preamble, Rome Statute of the ICC, 1998).

This event brought together experts to discuss, reflect and review current thinking on atrocity prevention approaches. Furthermore, the panelists explored ways to strengthen global action, spur new collaborations, improve our understanding and complement ongoing global efforts on addressing atrocity prevention.

Speakers

  • Alice Nderitu, UN Secretary General's Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide
  • General Roméo Dallaire, former Canadian Senator, MIGS Distinguished Senior Fellow.
  • David Donat Cattin, Secretary-General, Parliamentarians for Global Action
  • Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (moderator)

Dernières Nouvelles

Image : Adobe Stock / Vikkymir Store

L'Initiative mondiale contre l'impunité : Faire fonctionner la justice (GIAI) appelle l'Union européenne et ses États membres à renouveler leur engagement à mettre fin à l'impunité pour les crimes les plus graves au regard du droit international et à soutenir fermement les survivants.

Photo Courtesy Senate of Mexico

L'événement, organisé sous les auspices du Sénat du Mexique à Mexico, a rassemblé des parlementaires, des experts, des représentants de la société civile et d'autres acteurs clés qui ont participé à des discussions interactives.

Photo : Parliamentarians for Global Action

Comment les législateur·ice·s peuvent faire progresser la justice internationale ? Telle est la question que les membres de l’Action mondiale des parlementaires (PGA) ont examinée le 25 mars 2026, en marge du 46e Forum annuel de l’organisation à Mexico.