Virginie Amato
@virginieamato.bsky.social
slowly moving from https://x.com/VirginieAmato
International justice, human rights & civil society advocate, community & coalition builder | ex Advocacy Director @coalitionfortheicc.org
Views=my own & Repost≠Endorsing
In Brussels, but made in Marseille
International justice, human rights & civil society advocate, community & coalition builder | ex Advocacy Director @coalitionfortheicc.org
Views=my own & Repost≠Endorsing
In Brussels, but made in Marseille
20M women in the EU lack access to safe abortion. On Sept 28, International Safe Abortion Day, demand action. Tell the EU Commission to implement My Voice, My Choice. Send a letter: app.sosha.ai/s/eDcJlfbw
Send a letter to the EU Commission to support My Voice, My Choice
app.sosha.ai
September 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
20M women in the EU lack access to safe abortion. On Sept 28, International Safe Abortion Day, demand action. Tell the EU Commission to implement My Voice, My Choice. Send a letter: app.sosha.ai/s/eDcJlfbw
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EVENT: Join LFJL's Elham Saudi and an expert panel for this exclusive webinar discussion examining the neglected conflicts in #Libya, #Sudan and #Yemen, their drivers and pathways toward resolution.
Thursday 10 April
9:30 - 11:00 AM ET
arabcenterdc.org/event/neglec... @arab-center-dc.bsky.social
Thursday 10 April
9:30 - 11:00 AM ET
arabcenterdc.org/event/neglec... @arab-center-dc.bsky.social
Neglected Conflicts in Libya, Sudan, and Yemen
Experts examine neglected conflicts in Libya, Sudan, and Yemen, as well as their key drivers and pathways toward potential resolutions.
arabcenterdc.org
April 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
EVENT: Join LFJL's Elham Saudi and an expert panel for this exclusive webinar discussion examining the neglected conflicts in #Libya, #Sudan and #Yemen, their drivers and pathways toward resolution.
Thursday 10 April
9:30 - 11:00 AM ET
arabcenterdc.org/event/neglec... @arab-center-dc.bsky.social
Thursday 10 April
9:30 - 11:00 AM ET
arabcenterdc.org/event/neglec... @arab-center-dc.bsky.social
Civil society has relentlessly been calling on the EU to defend the ICC against all threats & sanctions!
The EU must act now and:
-Strongly condemn US sanctions
-Activate the Blocking Statute
-Remind EU states of their legal obligations to cooperate with the ICC
See the latest statement 👇
The EU must act now and:
-Strongly condemn US sanctions
-Activate the Blocking Statute
-Remind EU states of their legal obligations to cooperate with the ICC
See the latest statement 👇
Civil society calls on the EU to defend the ICC amid serious attacks on its mandate & mission. These attacks could undermine justice for victims of serious international crimes around the world, making urgent EU action to uphold the intl rules-based order.
hrw.org/news/2025/04...
hrw.org/news/2025/04...
EU Should Defend the ICC
The European Union should defend the International Criminal Court (ICC) amid serious attacks on its mandate and mission, 57 nongovernmental groups said today. These attacks could undermine justice for...
hrw.org
April 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Civil society has relentlessly been calling on the EU to defend the ICC against all threats & sanctions!
The EU must act now and:
-Strongly condemn US sanctions
-Activate the Blocking Statute
-Remind EU states of their legal obligations to cooperate with the ICC
See the latest statement 👇
The EU must act now and:
-Strongly condemn US sanctions
-Activate the Blocking Statute
-Remind EU states of their legal obligations to cooperate with the ICC
See the latest statement 👇
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#CostaRica, #Germany, #SierraLeone, #Slovenia and #Vanuatu submitted the text of a proposed #amendment to the #RomeStatute to #harmonize the #ICC’s exercise of jurisdiction over all core crimes. treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat... #aggression #Kampala #review
treaties.un.org
April 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM
#CostaRica, #Germany, #SierraLeone, #Slovenia and #Vanuatu submitted the text of a proposed #amendment to the #RomeStatute to #harmonize the #ICC’s exercise of jurisdiction over all core crimes. treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat... #aggression #Kampala #review
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Orban’s invitation to Netanyahu is:
📍an affront to victims of serious crimes
📍a breach of Hungary's ICC obligations
📍Orban's latest assault on the rule of law
⚠️ICC member countries & the EU need to make clear they expect Hungary to arrest Netanyahu
hrw.org/news/2025/04...
📍an affront to victims of serious crimes
📍a breach of Hungary's ICC obligations
📍Orban's latest assault on the rule of law
⚠️ICC member countries & the EU need to make clear they expect Hungary to arrest Netanyahu
hrw.org/news/2025/04...
Hungary: Arrest, Don’t Welcome ICC Fugitive Netanyahu
Hungary should deny entry to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or arrest him if he enters the country. Netanyahu’s office announced that he is planning to travel to Hungary on April 2, 2025 fo...
hrw.org
April 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Orban’s invitation to Netanyahu is:
📍an affront to victims of serious crimes
📍a breach of Hungary's ICC obligations
📍Orban's latest assault on the rule of law
⚠️ICC member countries & the EU need to make clear they expect Hungary to arrest Netanyahu
hrw.org/news/2025/04...
📍an affront to victims of serious crimes
📍a breach of Hungary's ICC obligations
📍Orban's latest assault on the rule of law
⚠️ICC member countries & the EU need to make clear they expect Hungary to arrest Netanyahu
hrw.org/news/2025/04...
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Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary should be seen as a cynical effort to undermine the ICC and its work.
Leaders like Netanyahu, accused by the ICC of war crimes and crimes against humanity, must no longer enjoy the prospect of perpetual impunity: http://amn.st/63320FkFde
Leaders like Netanyahu, accused by the ICC of war crimes and crimes against humanity, must no longer enjoy the prospect of perpetual impunity: http://amn.st/63320FkFde
April 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary should be seen as a cynical effort to undermine the ICC and its work.
Leaders like Netanyahu, accused by the ICC of war crimes and crimes against humanity, must no longer enjoy the prospect of perpetual impunity: http://amn.st/63320FkFde
Leaders like Netanyahu, accused by the ICC of war crimes and crimes against humanity, must no longer enjoy the prospect of perpetual impunity: http://amn.st/63320FkFde
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"Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary must not become a bellwether for the future of human rights in Europe" - @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social
#Hungary must arrest and surrender Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the International Criminal Court -
@amnesty.org
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
#Hungary must arrest and surrender Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the International Criminal Court -
@amnesty.org
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Hungary: Arrest and surrender Netanyahu to the ICC
Responding to reports that Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has invited and plans to host Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Hungary on Wednesday, Erika Guevara-Rosas the head of Globa...
www.amnesty.org
March 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"Netanyahu’s visit to Hungary must not become a bellwether for the future of human rights in Europe" - @erikaguevararosas.bsky.social
#Hungary must arrest and surrender Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the International Criminal Court -
@amnesty.org
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
#Hungary must arrest and surrender Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the International Criminal Court -
@amnesty.org
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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March 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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.@hrw.org: Marcos should now take further steps to address continuing human rights violations in the Philippines, including more recent killings and attacks against activists and civil society groups. The Philippine govt should also rejoin the ICC.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...
Philippines: Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant
The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is a historic step toward justice, Human Rights Watch said today.
www.hrw.org
March 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
.@hrw.org: Marcos should now take further steps to address continuing human rights violations in the Philippines, including more recent killings and attacks against activists and civil society groups. The Philippine govt should also rejoin the ICC.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...
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Le M23, soutenu par le Rwanda, harcèle et attaque des activistes, des journalistes et des détracteurs pacifiques dans les zones qu’il contrôle à l’est de la #RDCongo.
Notre enquête ⤵
www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
Notre enquête ⤵
www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
RD Congo : Le M23 soutenu par le Rwanda cible des journalistes et des activistes
Le groupe armé M23 soutenu par le Rwanda, ainsi que l’Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) dont le M23 fait partie, ont menacé, placé en détention et attaqué des journalistes, des détracteurs et des activistes...
www.hrw.org
March 12, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Le M23, soutenu par le Rwanda, harcèle et attaque des activistes, des journalistes et des détracteurs pacifiques dans les zones qu’il contrôle à l’est de la #RDCongo.
Notre enquête ⤵
www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
Notre enquête ⤵
www.hrw.org/fr/news/2025...
Civil society in the Philippines welcomes arrest of former President Duterte on #ICC warrant: "Arrest of Duterte is a Breakthrough and Milestone in Efforts to Seek Justice at the ICC"
See the Philippine Coalition for the ICC's statement: coalitionfortheicc.org/news/PCICC-a...
See the Philippine Coalition for the ICC's statement: coalitionfortheicc.org/news/PCICC-a...
❗❗ The Philippines Coalition for the ICC welcomes the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity.
This marks a major breakthrough in the pursuit of justice at the ICC for the tens of thousands of victims of the War on Drugs in the Philippines.
This marks a major breakthrough in the pursuit of justice at the ICC for the tens of thousands of victims of the War on Drugs in the Philippines.
March 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Civil society in the Philippines welcomes arrest of former President Duterte on #ICC warrant: "Arrest of Duterte is a Breakthrough and Milestone in Efforts to Seek Justice at the ICC"
See the Philippine Coalition for the ICC's statement: coalitionfortheicc.org/news/PCICC-a...
See the Philippine Coalition for the ICC's statement: coalitionfortheicc.org/news/PCICC-a...
.@jmalbares.bsky.social expresa el apoyo de España a la #CPI y reafirma el compromiso de España con la rendición de cuentas en todas las situaciones y con la reparación de todas las víctimas, ya sea en Ucrania, Palestina, Sudán o en cualquier otro lugar donde se cometan atrocidades
El ministro @jmalbares.bsky.social se reunió hoy con el vicepresidente de la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI), Salvatore Aitala, al que reiteró el firme apoyo de España al tribunal.
www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicac...
www.exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicac...
February 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
.@jmalbares.bsky.social expresa el apoyo de España a la #CPI y reafirma el compromiso de España con la rendición de cuentas en todas las situaciones y con la reparación de todas las víctimas, ya sea en Ucrania, Palestina, Sudán o en cualquier otro lugar donde se cometan atrocidades
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Friedrich Merz has announced that he will invite Benjamin Netanyahu to Germany despite the existing arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court. This is an attack on international law, which ECCHR strongly condemns.
February 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Friedrich Merz has announced that he will invite Benjamin Netanyahu to Germany despite the existing arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court. This is an attack on international law, which ECCHR strongly condemns.
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Earlier this week, EU foreign ministers met to discuss the situation in the DRC.
@kajakallas.bsky.social highlighted the gravity of the situation, suspending EU defence consultations with Rwanda & stating that the EU's critical raw materials agreement with Rwanda would also be reviewed.
@kajakallas.bsky.social highlighted the gravity of the situation, suspending EU defence consultations with Rwanda & stating that the EU's critical raw materials agreement with Rwanda would also be reviewed.
Foreign Affairs Council: remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas at the press conference
Check against delivery! Thank you. Today we have a grim anniversary. Three years ago, today, the war started in Ukraine. I guess we can all recall where we were at this exact moment when we heard ab...
www.eeas.europa.eu
February 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Earlier this week, EU foreign ministers met to discuss the situation in the DRC.
@kajakallas.bsky.social highlighted the gravity of the situation, suspending EU defence consultations with Rwanda & stating that the EU's critical raw materials agreement with Rwanda would also be reviewed.
@kajakallas.bsky.social highlighted the gravity of the situation, suspending EU defence consultations with Rwanda & stating that the EU's critical raw materials agreement with Rwanda would also be reviewed.
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ICC urged to investigate Biden for ‘aiding and abetting’ Gaza war crimes
ICC urged to investigate Biden for ‘aiding and abetting’ Gaza war crimes
US-based nonprofit Dawn also accuses ex-secretary of state Antony Blinken and ex-Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin
A US-based nonprofit organization has urged the international criminal court to investigate former president Joe Biden and two of his cabinet…
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
ICC urged to investigate Biden for ‘aiding and abetting’ Gaza war crimes
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Next week for #IWD2025 join @egacampaign.bsky.social for the Global Days of Action to End Gender Apartheid - March 7-8!
📢 Amplify – Share your support & stories
📷 Act – Join or plan protests
🗣 Advocate – Host or attend events
Mark your calendars and add your voice to #EndGenderApartheid.
📢 Amplify – Share your support & stories
📷 Act – Join or plan protests
🗣 Advocate – Host or attend events
Mark your calendars and add your voice to #EndGenderApartheid.
February 27, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Next week for #IWD2025 join @egacampaign.bsky.social for the Global Days of Action to End Gender Apartheid - March 7-8!
📢 Amplify – Share your support & stories
📷 Act – Join or plan protests
🗣 Advocate – Host or attend events
Mark your calendars and add your voice to #EndGenderApartheid.
📢 Amplify – Share your support & stories
📷 Act – Join or plan protests
🗣 Advocate – Host or attend events
Mark your calendars and add your voice to #EndGenderApartheid.
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OPINION: As defenders of a rule-based world, we have a responsibility to protect the ICC because it is a crucial common good for humankind.
That’s why the EU’s member countries and institutions should counter the US sanctions against the court.
That’s why the EU’s member countries and institutions should counter the US sanctions against the court.
Victims of international crimes need justice — and the ICC
We call on the EU’s member countries and institutions to be the voice of human dignity globally, and to mobilize, defend and support the court.
ow.ly
February 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
OPINION: As defenders of a rule-based world, we have a responsibility to protect the ICC because it is a crucial common good for humankind.
That’s why the EU’s member countries and institutions should counter the US sanctions against the court.
That’s why the EU’s member countries and institutions should counter the US sanctions against the court.
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By ordering sanctions against the ICC and defunding a UN refugee agency, the Trump Administration has already launched some of the most anti-human rights policy of any presidential administration.
The Targeted Chaos of Trump’s Attacks Against International Human Rights Law and Justice | ACLU
Donald Trump has positioned his administration to launch one of the most abusive and aggressive assaults on human rights in U.S. presidential history.
www.aclu.org
February 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
By ordering sanctions against the ICC and defunding a UN refugee agency, the Trump Administration has already launched some of the most anti-human rights policy of any presidential administration.
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🇵🇸 #Palestine [interview] - Palestinian human rights lawyer Raji Sourani reacts to Trump's statements on Gaza and Netanyahu's threat to resume fighting if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by Saturday.
#Gaza #Nakba #genocide #InternationalLaw #InternationalCriminalCourt
#Gaza #Nakba #genocide #InternationalLaw #InternationalCriminalCourt
“I hope Gaza won’t be the graveyard of international law”
Interview with Palestinian human rights lawyer Raji Sourani who reacts to Donald Trump's statements on Gaza and Benjamin Netanyahu's threat to resume fighting if Hamas does not release the Israeli hos...
www.justiceinfo.net
February 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🇵🇸 #Palestine [interview] - Palestinian human rights lawyer Raji Sourani reacts to Trump's statements on Gaza and Netanyahu's threat to resume fighting if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages by Saturday.
#Gaza #Nakba #genocide #InternationalLaw #InternationalCriminalCourt
#Gaza #Nakba #genocide #InternationalLaw #InternationalCriminalCourt
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The ICC relies on States’ cooperation to arrest and surrender ICC suspects.
Today, a total of 8️⃣ public warrants in relation to the situation in #Libya remain outstanding and a total of 32 public warrants against 31 individuals, in all ICC situations.
www.icc-cpi.int/defendants?f...
Today, a total of 8️⃣ public warrants in relation to the situation in #Libya remain outstanding and a total of 32 public warrants against 31 individuals, in all ICC situations.
www.icc-cpi.int/defendants?f...
Defendants | International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes agai...
www.icc-cpi.int
January 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The ICC relies on States’ cooperation to arrest and surrender ICC suspects.
Today, a total of 8️⃣ public warrants in relation to the situation in #Libya remain outstanding and a total of 32 public warrants against 31 individuals, in all ICC situations.
www.icc-cpi.int/defendants?f...
Today, a total of 8️⃣ public warrants in relation to the situation in #Libya remain outstanding and a total of 32 public warrants against 31 individuals, in all ICC situations.
www.icc-cpi.int/defendants?f...
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In a statement, @hrw.org notes that by shielding alleged war criminals such as Almasri from accountability before the #ICC, Italy’s actions send a negative message to victims that political interests take precedence over prospects of justice.
#NGOvoices
www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
#NGOvoices
www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
From Israel to Libya, Italy is Protecting Alleged War Criminals
Like all states parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Italy has the obligation to arrest individuals sought by the court. Recent developments, however, suggest Italian...
www.hrw.org
January 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
In a statement, @hrw.org notes that by shielding alleged war criminals such as Almasri from accountability before the #ICC, Italy’s actions send a negative message to victims that political interests take precedence over prospects of justice.
#NGOvoices
www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
#NGOvoices
www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...
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@amnesty.org recalled Italy’s “fundamental obligation to promptly arrest and surrender to the ICC all those subject to arrest warrants issued by the Court."
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Libya/Italy: Reported arrest of Osama Njeem an opportunity to end cycle of impunity for Libyan militia abuses
Responding to reports of the arrest in Italy of Osama Njeem, long-term member of the Tripoli-based militia Deterrence Apparatus for Combatting Terrorism and Organized Crime (DACTO), based on a sealed ...
www.amnesty.org
January 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
@amnesty.org recalled Italy’s “fundamental obligation to promptly arrest and surrender to the ICC all those subject to arrest warrants issued by the Court."
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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@libyanjustice.bsky.social, @ecchr.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @lcw.ngo, @redress.org & partners regret Italy’s failure to surrender Mr Njeem to the ICC, as a breach of its Rome Statute obligations, & call on Italy to provide an explanation.
www.libyanjustice.org/news/italys-...
www.libyanjustice.org/news/italys-...
January 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
@libyanjustice.bsky.social, @ecchr.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @lcw.ngo, @redress.org & partners regret Italy’s failure to surrender Mr Njeem to the ICC, as a breach of its Rome Statute obligations, & call on Italy to provide an explanation.
www.libyanjustice.org/news/italys-...
www.libyanjustice.org/news/italys-...
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When asked about the release of Mr Njeem by Italy, a Representative of the European Commission recalled that all EU member states are members of the ICC and as such must abide by their Rome Statue obligations, including cooperating with the Court.
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-2...
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-2...
EC AV PORTAL
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu
January 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
When asked about the release of Mr Njeem by Italy, a Representative of the European Commission recalled that all EU member states are members of the ICC and as such must abide by their Rome Statue obligations, including cooperating with the Court.
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-2...
audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-2...