UN: Approve Next Steps on Crimes Against Humanity Treaty

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image United Nations Headquarters building in Manhattan, New York City, on December 21, 2021. © 2021 Sergi Reboredo / VWPics via AP Images (New York) – United Nations member countries should vote to launch formal negotiations for a treaty that would prevent and punish crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said today.The proposed convention has been under consideration in the UN General Assembly’s Sixth Committee which deals with legal matters. The Committee has traditionally made decisions by consensus.Yet, because Russia is opposed to these negotiations, it will…

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