Danya Chaikel
@danyachaikel.bsky.social
Representative to the International Criminal Court, International Federation for human rights.
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🚨 Joint Global Call to #SaveTheICC
The US is expected to sanction the ICC. Civil society urges States Parties to stop these sanctions before it’s too late.
📄 Read and endorse the joint statement here: redress.org/news/save-th...
#ICC #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #JusticeForVictims
The US is expected to sanction the ICC. Civil society urges States Parties to stop these sanctions before it’s too late.
📄 Read and endorse the joint statement here: redress.org/news/save-th...
#ICC #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #JusticeForVictims
Joint Statement: Save the ICC and the Rule of Law
Global call to defend the ICC from US sanctions that threaten international justice, accountability, and victims of war crimes and atrocities.
redress.org
September 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🚨 Joint Global Call to #SaveTheICC
The US is expected to sanction the ICC. Civil society urges States Parties to stop these sanctions before it’s too late.
📄 Read and endorse the joint statement here: redress.org/news/save-th...
#ICC #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #JusticeForVictims
The US is expected to sanction the ICC. Civil society urges States Parties to stop these sanctions before it’s too late.
📄 Read and endorse the joint statement here: redress.org/news/save-th...
#ICC #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #JusticeForVictims
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Our Director @alixvuillemin.bsky.social joined the latest episode of the Asymmetrical Haircuts podcast alongside @danyachaikel.bsky.social to discuss the ICC Prosecutor's decision to take leave last Friday amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Episode 133 – What’s next after ICC’s Karim Khan steps aside? with Alix Vuillemin and Danya Chaikel
Now that Karim Khan the ICC prosecutor has stepped aside amid an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, we discuss with Alix Vuillemin and Danya Chaikel what next. Do like, subscribe and lea…
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May 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Our Director @alixvuillemin.bsky.social joined the latest episode of the Asymmetrical Haircuts podcast alongside @danyachaikel.bsky.social to discuss the ICC Prosecutor's decision to take leave last Friday amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
🎙 Listen Now
🎙 Listen Now
New @wsj.com article reporting that the #ICC Prosecutor faces rape allegations, and raises questions about who knew, when they knew, and whether the timing intersects with decisions over the Palestine investigation. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
ICC Set Plan to Charge Netanyahu Just After Prosecutor Was Accused of Sexual Assault
The bold step to pursue the Israeli leader for war crimes built support at the international court for prosecutor Karim Khan as allegations of sexual abuse were surfacing. Khan denies any misconduct.
www.wsj.com
May 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
New @wsj.com article reporting that the #ICC Prosecutor faces rape allegations, and raises questions about who knew, when they knew, and whether the timing intersects with decisions over the Palestine investigation. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Finally❗️
#Netherlands urges review of #EU-#Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ #Gaza aid block
"The Dutch government, seen as one of Israel’s most loyal allies in the EU, is calling for an urgent review of the EU Israel association agreement" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
#Netherlands urges review of #EU-#Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ #Gaza aid block
"The Dutch government, seen as one of Israel’s most loyal allies in the EU, is calling for an urgent review of the EU Israel association agreement" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Netherlands urges review of EU-Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ Gaza aid block
Foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp tells top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas he believes Israel is in breach of rights obligations linked to trade agreement
www.theguardian.com
May 9, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Finally❗️
#Netherlands urges review of #EU-#Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ #Gaza aid block
"The Dutch government, seen as one of Israel’s most loyal allies in the EU, is calling for an urgent review of the EU Israel association agreement" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
#Netherlands urges review of #EU-#Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ #Gaza aid block
"The Dutch government, seen as one of Israel’s most loyal allies in the EU, is calling for an urgent review of the EU Israel association agreement" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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‼️ The Coalition for the ICC calls on Hungary to stand with victims of #RomeStatute crimes and uphold its international obligations and the rule of law by revoking the invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the country.
April 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
‼️ The Coalition for the ICC calls on Hungary to stand with victims of #RomeStatute crimes and uphold its international obligations and the rule of law by revoking the invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the country.
#ICC #Aggression: States Parties are meant to harmonise the four Rome Statute crimes at July’s Review Conference, but are stuck in technicalities. @avalaina.bsky.social, FIDH SG & CCL Head, just reminded them what’s at stake in powerful remarks to the Working Group on Amendments. #Ukraine
April 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#ICC #Aggression: States Parties are meant to harmonise the four Rome Statute crimes at July’s Review Conference, but are stuck in technicalities. @avalaina.bsky.social, FIDH SG & CCL Head, just reminded them what’s at stake in powerful remarks to the Working Group on Amendments. #Ukraine
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Learn from Human Rights Defenders and CSO representatives from the @dnhr.bsky.social, the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS), Atrocities Watch Africa (AWA) and the @fidh-official.bsky.social (@danyachaikel.bsky.social).
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From Hope to Accountability: Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of the Referral of the Situation in Darfur to the ICC | Coalition for the International Criminal Court
coalitionfortheicc.org
March 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Learn from Human Rights Defenders and CSO representatives from the @dnhr.bsky.social, the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS), Atrocities Watch Africa (AWA) and the @fidh-official.bsky.social (@danyachaikel.bsky.social).
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✨In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, #Ö invites you to the 4th annual #WomenInInternationalLaw #Symposium✨This year, we focus on the roles, struggles, & agency of #WomenInConflictZones & beyond. Join us for a week of engaging discussions. #WomenInLaw
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March 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
✨In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, #Ö invites you to the 4th annual #WomenInInternationalLaw #Symposium✨This year, we focus on the roles, struggles, & agency of #WomenInConflictZones & beyond. Join us for a week of engaging discussions. #WomenInLaw
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👉 voelkerrechtsblog.org/introducing-...
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No Other Land Co-Director Yuval Abraham:
"The foreign policy in this country is helping to block this path. Why? Can't you see that we are intertwined? There is another way. It's not too late for life, for the living. There is no other way."
"The foreign policy in this country is helping to block this path. Why? Can't you see that we are intertwined? There is another way. It's not too late for life, for the living. There is no other way."
March 3, 2025 at 2:49 AM
No Other Land Co-Director Yuval Abraham:
"The foreign policy in this country is helping to block this path. Why? Can't you see that we are intertwined? There is another way. It's not too late for life, for the living. There is no other way."
"The foreign policy in this country is helping to block this path. Why? Can't you see that we are intertwined? There is another way. It's not too late for life, for the living. There is no other way."
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Thank you @danyachaikel.bsky.social for the reference. So many conflicting emotions about this case. I know OTP worked on it hard and I’m glad for the conviction, but so many victims were disappointed by the lack of convictions on SGBV crimes and the decision not to appeal. This is my short take.
Must read! "#AlHassan Symposium – A Disappointment for the Victims of #SGBV in Timbuktu" by @leilasadat1.bsky.social
The judgment is "fractured by multiple opinions, lacking legal clarity & ..approaches the charges of SGBV without understanding the context" #ICC lieber.westpoint.edu/disappointme...
The judgment is "fractured by multiple opinions, lacking legal clarity & ..approaches the charges of SGBV without understanding the context" #ICC lieber.westpoint.edu/disappointme...
Al Hassan Symposium – A Disappointment for the Victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Timbuktu - Lieber Institute West Point
This post focuses on the judgment’s approach to sexual and gender-based violence, including gender persecution.
lieber.westpoint.edu
February 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thank you @danyachaikel.bsky.social for the reference. So many conflicting emotions about this case. I know OTP worked on it hard and I’m glad for the conviction, but so many victims were disappointed by the lack of convictions on SGBV crimes and the decision not to appeal. This is my short take.
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ATLAS's February profile of the inspiring Priya Gopalan is now out!
Read more about her first steps in international law, the challenges she faced, what she considers the most impactful/ meaningful experiences, and her advice for others.
www.atlaswomen.org/profiles/202...
Read more about her first steps in international law, the challenges she faced, what she considers the most impactful/ meaningful experiences, and her advice for others.
www.atlaswomen.org/profiles/202...
ATLAS: Priya Gopalan
Priya Gopalan is a Malaysian lawyer specialising in international criminal law, transitional justice, gender and intersectionality. In 2021, Priya was appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to the...
www.atlaswomen.org
February 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
ATLAS's February profile of the inspiring Priya Gopalan is now out!
Read more about her first steps in international law, the challenges she faced, what she considers the most impactful/ meaningful experiences, and her advice for others.
www.atlaswomen.org/profiles/202...
Read more about her first steps in international law, the challenges she faced, what she considers the most impactful/ meaningful experiences, and her advice for others.
www.atlaswomen.org/profiles/202...
Must read! "#AlHassan Symposium – A Disappointment for the Victims of #SGBV in Timbuktu" by @leilasadat1.bsky.social
The judgment is "fractured by multiple opinions, lacking legal clarity & ..approaches the charges of SGBV without understanding the context" #ICC lieber.westpoint.edu/disappointme...
The judgment is "fractured by multiple opinions, lacking legal clarity & ..approaches the charges of SGBV without understanding the context" #ICC lieber.westpoint.edu/disappointme...
Al Hassan Symposium – A Disappointment for the Victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Timbuktu - Lieber Institute West Point
This post focuses on the judgment’s approach to sexual and gender-based violence, including gender persecution.
lieber.westpoint.edu
February 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Must read! "#AlHassan Symposium – A Disappointment for the Victims of #SGBV in Timbuktu" by @leilasadat1.bsky.social
The judgment is "fractured by multiple opinions, lacking legal clarity & ..approaches the charges of SGBV without understanding the context" #ICC lieber.westpoint.edu/disappointme...
The judgment is "fractured by multiple opinions, lacking legal clarity & ..approaches the charges of SGBV without understanding the context" #ICC lieber.westpoint.edu/disappointme...
🚨#UnitedStates: @fidh-official.bsky.social and its Members Condemn President #Trump’s Draconian Executive Order Establishing #ICC #Sanctions Regime, Calls on ICC #StatesParties to Unite and Defend the Court
🔗full statement here ↓
www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
🔗full statement here ↓
www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
United States of America: FIDH and its members condemn President Trump’s draconian executive order establishing International Criminal Court sanctions regime
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations strongly condemn yesterday’s executive order, which establishes (…)
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February 9, 2025 at 7:17 AM
🚨#UnitedStates: @fidh-official.bsky.social and its Members Condemn President #Trump’s Draconian Executive Order Establishing #ICC #Sanctions Regime, Calls on ICC #StatesParties to Unite and Defend the Court
🔗full statement here ↓
www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
🔗full statement here ↓
www.fidh.org/en/issues/in...
Trump says US will take over Gaza, create 'Riviera of the Middle East'
Forget Art 70, Trump now grotesquely endorses #WarCrimes (unlawful deportation or transfer) & #CrimesAgainstHumanity (deportation, forcible transfer, persecution, other inhumane acts)
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Forget Art 70, Trump now grotesquely endorses #WarCrimes (unlawful deportation or transfer) & #CrimesAgainstHumanity (deportation, forcible transfer, persecution, other inhumane acts)
uk.news.yahoo.com/trump-host-n...
Trump says US will take over Gaza, create 'Riviera of the Middle East'
President Donald Trump revealed an extraordinary plan Tuesday for the United States to take over the Gaza Strip, resettle Palestinians in other countries -- seemingly whether they wanted to leave or n...
uk.news.yahoo.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Trump says US will take over Gaza, create 'Riviera of the Middle East'
Forget Art 70, Trump now grotesquely endorses #WarCrimes (unlawful deportation or transfer) & #CrimesAgainstHumanity (deportation, forcible transfer, persecution, other inhumane acts)
uk.news.yahoo.com/trump-host-n...
Forget Art 70, Trump now grotesquely endorses #WarCrimes (unlawful deportation or transfer) & #CrimesAgainstHumanity (deportation, forcible transfer, persecution, other inhumane acts)
uk.news.yahoo.com/trump-host-n...
#SouthAfrica & #Malaysia are launching a campaign to protect and uphold the rulings of the #ICJ & #ICC in the face of what they describe as defiance of ICJ orders and attempts by US Congress to hit the ICC through the use of sanctions.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jan...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jan...
South Africa and Malaysia to launch campaign to protect justice
Formation of Hague Group comes amid challenges to ICJ and ICC rulings
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:47 AM
#SouthAfrica & #Malaysia are launching a campaign to protect and uphold the rulings of the #ICJ & #ICC in the face of what they describe as defiance of ICJ orders and attempts by US Congress to hit the ICC through the use of sanctions.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jan...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/jan...
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Our Jan 2025 profile of women in intl law highlights Azadah Raz Mohammed, an Afghan international lawyer @slpjustice.bsky.social @egacampaign.bsky.social and co-founder of the Ham Diley Campaign.
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January 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Our Jan 2025 profile of women in intl law highlights Azadah Raz Mohammed, an Afghan international lawyer @slpjustice.bsky.social @egacampaign.bsky.social and co-founder of the Ham Diley Campaign.
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📢 Out now: Dealing with Secondary Trauma, Part 2
We ask lawyers, journalists and trainers what institutions can do to support their staff. We also get experts’ tips and tricks on how to protect ourselves while dealing with traumatic material.
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We ask lawyers, journalists and trainers what institutions can do to support their staff. We also get experts’ tips and tricks on how to protect ourselves while dealing with traumatic material.
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Episode 119 – Dealing with Secondary Trauma, part 2
Secondary trauma: lawyers. journalists and trainers explain in this podcast how awareness of mental health in the international justice field is shifting.
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December 20, 2024 at 1:44 PM
📢 Out now: Dealing with Secondary Trauma, Part 2
We ask lawyers, journalists and trainers what institutions can do to support their staff. We also get experts’ tips and tricks on how to protect ourselves while dealing with traumatic material.
www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...
We ask lawyers, journalists and trainers what institutions can do to support their staff. We also get experts’ tips and tricks on how to protect ourselves while dealing with traumatic material.
www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...
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#ASP23 starts tomorrow! I will contribute on Tueday to ❝Justice for #Sudan’s #Victims & #Survivors: Mapping Accountability Pathways❞, thanks to FIDH (via @danyachaikel.bsky.social), Redress, Embassy of South Africa, Embassy of Sweden, Aferican Centre, Suhrm org and DWAG6 for hosting!
December 1, 2024 at 8:23 PM
#ASP23 starts tomorrow! I will contribute on Tueday to ❝Justice for #Sudan’s #Victims & #Survivors: Mapping Accountability Pathways❞, thanks to FIDH (via @danyachaikel.bsky.social), Redress, Embassy of South Africa, Embassy of Sweden, Aferican Centre, Suhrm org and DWAG6 for hosting!
#Israel-#Palestine: the International Federation of Human Rights (#FIDH) welcomes the landmark #ICC arrest warrants against #Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu, his former Defense Minister Yoav #Gallant, and #Hamas military commander, Mohammed #Deif.
November 23, 2024 at 6:36 AM
#Israel-#Palestine: the International Federation of Human Rights (#FIDH) welcomes the landmark #ICC arrest warrants against #Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu, his former Defense Minister Yoav #Gallant, and #Hamas military commander, Mohammed #Deif.
🚨"To Protect the #ICC, Its Chief #Prosecutor Must Step Aside"
Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to undermine the court’s important work. An independent investigation is needed to uphold its moral authority.
By @JamesAGoldston @OpenSociety foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/20/i...
Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to undermine the court’s important work. An independent investigation is needed to uphold its moral authority.
By @JamesAGoldston @OpenSociety foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/20/i...
To Protect the ICC, Its Chief Prosecutor Must Step Aside
Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to undermine the court’s important work. An independent investigation is needed to uphold its moral authority.
foreignpolicy.com
November 21, 2024 at 6:46 AM
🚨"To Protect the #ICC, Its Chief #Prosecutor Must Step Aside"
Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to undermine the court’s important work. An independent investigation is needed to uphold its moral authority.
By @JamesAGoldston @OpenSociety foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/20/i...
Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to undermine the court’s important work. An independent investigation is needed to uphold its moral authority.
By @JamesAGoldston @OpenSociety foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/20/i...
UN Special Committee finds #Israel’s warfare methods in #Gaza consistent with #genocide, including use of #starvation as weapon of war search.app?link=https%3...
UN Special Committee finds Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza consistent with genocide, including use of starvation as weapon of war
NEW YORK (14 November 2024) – Israel’s warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, with mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions intentionally imposed on Palest...
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November 16, 2024 at 4:18 PM
UN Special Committee finds #Israel’s warfare methods in #Gaza consistent with #genocide, including use of #starvation as weapon of war search.app?link=https%3...
This week, I presented at the @Eurojust #GenocideNetwork mtg on behalf of observer NGOs @hrw @amnesty @REDRESSTrust @Trial @ngos4justice @fidh_en. We asked domestic judicial authorities to show the same commitment & energy to all victims of intl crimes
#CSOengagement #Gaza
#CSOengagement #Gaza
November 16, 2024 at 7:54 AM
This week, I presented at the @Eurojust #GenocideNetwork mtg on behalf of observer NGOs @hrw @amnesty @REDRESSTrust @Trial @ngos4justice @fidh_en. We asked domestic judicial authorities to show the same commitment & energy to all victims of intl crimes
#CSOengagement #Gaza
#CSOengagement #Gaza
#AbuGhraib Verdict: #Iraqi Torture Survivors Win Landmark Case as Jury Holds Private Contractor #CACI Liable ccrjustice.org/home/press-c...
Abu Ghraib Verdict: Iraqi Torture Survivors Win Landmark Case as Jury Holds Private Contractor CACI Liable
First of its kind to make it to trial, lawsuit delivers rare accountability for U.S post-9/11 tortureNovember 12, 2024, Alexandria, VA – Today, in a landmark verdict, a jury in a federal court found a
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November 15, 2024 at 6:51 AM
#AbuGhraib Verdict: #Iraqi Torture Survivors Win Landmark Case as Jury Holds Private Contractor #CACI Liable ccrjustice.org/home/press-c...
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For those interested in #InternationalCourts and stuff going on in #TheHague, this event will be relevant. I teach a lot so won't go to Amsterdam for it, but it will be streamed online. @sevslv.bsky.social will be one of the speakers, and it should be very informative. www.spui25.nl/programma/is...
Israel before The Hague Courts
In July 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel’s continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territory is unlawful. South Africa has also brought a significant case before...
www.spui25.nl
November 13, 2024 at 7:40 AM
For those interested in #InternationalCourts and stuff going on in #TheHague, this event will be relevant. I teach a lot so won't go to Amsterdam for it, but it will be streamed online. @sevslv.bsky.social will be one of the speakers, and it should be very informative. www.spui25.nl/programma/is...