Civil Rights Defender of the Year Award 2025 to the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression

Through their innovative and tireless work, the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression has become a leading force in the global fight for accountability and justice for victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria.

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We are monitoring the Lundin Oil Case trial

A historical trial against two former executives at the Swedish oil company Lundin Oil, now Orrön Energy, is currently taking place in Sweden. The two corporate leaders have both been indicted with complicity in grave war crimes in what is now South Sudan. We will be monitoring the trial on site in the courtroom and publish reports from it every week. 

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Core International Crimes in Times of War

Armed attacks on civilian targets such as schools and hospitals, torture, executions, and the use of chemical weapons. Core international crimes are committed around the world without those responsible for the crimes being held accountable. Through legal means, we work to hold perpetrators accountable. We work to achieve justice for their victims and to keep dictators awake at night.

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