Newsletter June 2017 - TRIAL International

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Behind each case is a courageous victim

Dear friends,

A few weeks ago, TRIAL International published its 2016 activity report. Thanks to our dedicated staff and generous donors, we have helped over 400 victims and trained more than 160 lawyers and human rights defenders.

These figures prove that justice is a real force of change. Each case speaks of a victim whose courage erodes impunity – even if it takes decades.

This month, I will be defending the case of Mr Naït-Liman v. Switzerland before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights. This man’s combat started in 1992, after he was tortured for six weeks in Tunisia. Now his case could become a significant milestone, enabling refugees to seek justice and reparation in a European host country.

We take this opportunity to salute the resilience of each and every victim we have supported. They are the ones driving the fight against impunity. We are proud to be at their side until justice is served.

Philip Grant, Director

new president

Daniel Bolomey succeeds to Giorgio Malinverni

"Justice is everybody's business and applies to everybody", says TRIAL's new President.

DRC

Can video bring down impunity?

TRIAL International launches a training on video as a weapon against international crimes.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Real change, now!

For the relatives of 26 missing persons, the battle to uphold their rights goes on.

CRIMINAL LAW

Will Syria's crimes remain unpunished?

Not if States make universal jurisdiction their priority, says expert Valérie Le Breton-Paulet.