UJ to host important conference on the International Criminal Tribunal for
Rwanda (ICTR)
University Announces Legacy of the ICTR Conference
During the Rwandan genocide of 1994, over 800 000 people were killed in 100
days. Following the genocide, which was largely committed by the ethnic
Hutus against the minority Tutsis, the United Nations established the
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) with a view to hold
accountable the perpetrators of this atrocity. Pursuant to this, 95
individuals were indicted on international crimes including crimes against
humanity and genocide. The ICTR is reaching a close of its work and is
expected to cease operations on 31 December 2014.
As the end date of the ICTR approaches, it becomes important to reflect on
the accomplishments and shortfalls of the Tribunal said Professor Hennie
Strydom, National Research Foundation Chair in International at the
University of Johannesburg (UJ). To this end, the University will host a
conference on The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for
Rwanda. The conference will be held on 31 October 1 November 2013 at the
Madibeng Council Chambers at the University of Johannesburgs Auckland Park
Campus. To view the programme for the conference
<http://www.uj.ac.za/EN/Faculties/law/about/Documents/ICTR%20RWANDA%20PROGRA
MME.pdf> click here.
Professor Strydom reflects that the ICTR has made a significant
contribution to ending impunity for gross human rights violations on the
African continent, particularly in the context of sexual violence against
women. However, the ICTR continues to be marred with some difficulties.
These concerns require critical reflection at this time so we can build on
the legacy of the ICTR for the future of international criminal justice.
The manner in which it is possible to move beyond the genocide and establish
a new society will also be discussed at the conference. South Africa also
has its own history of injustice and sought to address it through a Truth
and Reconciliation Commission. In Rwanda, a series of more informal judicial
processes through gacaca courts were held. The differences between these
domestic processes and the international criminal process will be a key
theme of the conference.
In light of the current controversy regarding African discontent with the
International Criminal Court it is an important moment to reflect upon the
Rwandan experience to draw inspiration for creative solutions for
international criminal justice in Africa said Professor Mia Swart,
Professor of International Law at UJ.
The conference will have presentations by more than twenty high profile
scholars, judges, prosecutors and defense counsel all reflecting on the
ICTRs contribution to justice and reconciliation in Rwanda, Africa, and
beyond.
The Conference is co-hosted by the National Research Foundation Chair in
International Law at the University, the South African Institute for
Advanced Constitutional, Public, Human Rights, and International Law, the
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, as well as the Konrad Adenauer
Foundation.
Anyone interested in attending the conference should please RSVP to Dolores
Joseph at
<http://www.uj.ac.za/Pages/[email protected]&ligh
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[email protected]. Attendance at the conference is free.
About the NRF Chair in International Law, UJ
In 2013 the National Research Foundation (NRF) awarded the Faculty of Law at
the University of Johannesburg a Research Chair in International Law. The
research activities of the Chair are broadly informed by and related to the
three pillars on which the United Nations is founded, namely international
peace and security, economic and social development and the protection of
human rights.
About SAIFAC
The South African Institute for Advanced, Constitutional, Public, Human
Rights, and International Law (SAIFAC) is a research centre of the
University of Johannesburg. SAIFAC is a leading research centre in South
Africa producing advanced research in its focus area. To visit the SAIFAC
website
<http://www.uj.ac.za/EN/Faculties/law/research/SAIFAC/Pages/default.aspx>
click here.
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