Building Partnerships to Advance Human Rights.

UpRights works with victims, civil society, prosecutors, judicial bodies, and international organisations to promote human rights and pursue justice. Our collaborative approach, responding to our partner’s needs, allows us to use our expertise to:

Documenting and analysing human rights violations

We believe that supporting partners, who understand the context in which serious violations take place, is the most effective way to promote human rights, ensure accountability and support the rule of law. Our approach involves designing and delivering tailored training programs and direct support to equip those most proximate to harm with the tools required for effective evidence collection and analysis.

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NKDB Publishes “Across Borders: Addressing Trafficking and Structural Vulnerabilities of North Korean Women”

Last week, on September 29, 2026, the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) released Across Borders: Addressing Trafficking and Structu …

UpRights Conducts Training on the Prosecution of International Crimes

On July 3, 2024, UpRights took part in the 7th edition of “Building the Capacity of Judges to Deal with International Crimes in Africa”, a training co …

Out Now! Submission to the UN FFMI

As the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council approaches, Human Rights Activists (HRA) in Iran is publishing the redacted version of …

Out Now! Libya Is Not A Safe Harbor

UpRights and StraLi welcome the recent ruling of the Italian Court of Cassation (Judgment No. 4557 of Feb. 1, 2024, Fifth Criminal Section). The Court …

Woman Iran

UpRights Provided Its Legal Expertise To Human Rights Activists In Iran In The Drafting Of A Submission Before The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission On The Islamic Republic Of Iran (FFMI)

On 11 December 2023, Human Rights Activists (HRA) in Iran and UpRights filed a submission before the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Islami …

North Korea Valerie

Shedding Light On North Korean Human Rights Violations: UpRights’ Contribution

On Thursday, November 30th, 2023, UpRights’ Co-Director, Valérie Gabard, joined the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) for the relea …

gender persecution

UpRights Supports Amnesty International And The International Commission Of Jurists (ICJ) Report “The Taliban’s War On Women – The Crime Against Humanity Of Gender Persecution In Afghanistan”

UpRights welcomes the publication of the report “The Taliban’s war on women: The crime against humanity of gender persecution in Afghanistan”. The rep …

reports

UpRights Returns To Niger To Lead Training On Drafting Human Rights Investigation Reports

From 12 to 14 January , UpRights Co-founder, Valérie Gabard, led a training in Niamey (Niger) for the Commission Nationale des Droits Humains (“CNDH”) …

UpRights Leads Training On Investigative Best Practices

UpRights Leads Training On Investigation Best Practices In Niamey, Niger

From 11 to 15 October, UpRights Co-founder, Valérie Gabard, in coordination with an on-site facilitator and investigator, led two trainings designed t …

UpRights Leads Training on Drafting Investigative Reports In Ouagadougou

UpRights Leads Virtual Training On Drafting Of Investigative Reports On Allegations Of Human Rights Violations In Ouagadougou

On 23 to 25 November 2021, 15 participants composed of technical staff and certain Commissioners from the Commission Nationale des Droits Humains (CND …

UpRights Contributes to Capacity Building on Investigative Techniques

UpRights Contributes To Capacity Building On Investigative Techniques In Burkina Faso 

From 26 July to 31 July 2021, Valérie Gabard, co-founder of UpRights delivered two trainings for members of the National Commission for Human Rights a …

Out Now! Towards a Better Migrant Protection Framework Along the Central Mediterranean Route

UpRights Issues Position Paper On Human Rights Implications Of Memorandum Of Understanding Between Italy And Libya

UpRights is pleased to share a new position paper entitled “Towards a Better Migrant Protection Framework Along the Central Mediterranean Route: Human …

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Support the prosecution and adjudication of international crimes

We support government entities and international organisations that prosecute and adjudicate international crimes, strengthening the capacity of legal systems and institutions to apply international law and hold perpetrators to account. Drawing on needs assessments, case-mapping, and legal advice tailored to the requirements of each partner, we help design and coordinate effective legal strategies.

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HRA Files Criminal Complaint in Germany Seeking Investigation into Crimes Against Humanity in Iran

On 1st September 2026, Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), with legal support from UpRights and the assistance of a German counsel, submitted a requ …

Addressing Alleged Human Rights Violations and International Crimes Committed by the IRGC in Iran and Abroad : A Practitioners-Based Accountability Guide  

Amid the deadliest nationwide protests in Iran since the revolution in 1979, the need to acknowledge suffering by victims and ensure their right to ho …

Dutch court’s conviction of Walid in the ‘Pearce’ Case

27 January, 2026: Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL), The Nuhanovic Foundation and UpRights welcome today’s verdict from the District Court of Zwolle …

Building on Momentum: Key Takeaways from the Launch Workshop of the Report “The Congolese Justice System and Crimes Against the Peace and Security of Mankind: Progress, Challenges, and Prospects.” 

Geneva, Switzerland and The Hague, The Netherlands, April 17, 2025 — Last week, UpRights’ report “The Congolese Justice System and Crimes Against the …

NGOs UpRights and Trial International Release Report on the Fight Against Impunity in DRC Amid Escalating Conflict

(Geneva, Switzerland and The Hague, The Netherlands, April 1st, 2025) – UpRights, in collaboration with TRIAL International in the framework of the “G …

POWs

North Korean POWs in Ukraine: Navigating the Legal Framework for Transfer or Repatriation

UpRights’ Legal Researcher Nurul M. Azmi and Legal Adviser Ciara Laverty examine legal questions arising from Ukraine’s capture of North Korean soldie …

Nigeria: Legal submission to the ICC to end an unprecedented legal limbo and ensure that the rights of victims are respected

On Monday 2 December, Amnesty International submitted a legal filing, to which UpRights provided legal and drafting support, to the President of the P …

Addressing Gender-Based Discrimination – The Avenue of Gender Persecution

On October 21st, 2024, UpRights participated in the “Forum on Gender Persecution Principles”, a symposium organized by the Women’s Initiative for Gend …

UpRights Conducts Training on the Prosecution of International Crimes

On July 3, 2024, UpRights took part in the 7th edition of “Building the Capacity of Judges to Deal with International Crimes in Africa”, a training co …

training

Interdisciplinary Dialogues: Can We Navigate Conflict Resolution in the Context of International Law?

On May 16, 2024, UpRights’ Co-Director Asa Solway took part in “Interdisciplinary Dialogues: Can We Navigate Conflict Resolution in the Context of Int …

international

Exploring the nuances of international law within the Ukrainian legal framework

Thursday, 16th of May, marked the inaugural session of the online training series jointly organized by the Asser Institute, Global Rights Compliance, …

sanctions

UpRights takes part in “Sanctions, Remittances, and (in)Security”

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, UpRights’ David Kinnecome took part in the event, “Sanctions, Remittances, and (in)Security: Legal Conundrums, Financial P …

UpRights training

UpRights’ experts take part in training on adjudication of international crimes and judgement drafting

From April 15 to 19, 2024, Uprights’ Valérie Gabard and David Kinnecome contributed as experts in a training for judges on the adjudication of interna …

workshop

UpRights Senior Legal Advisor David Kinnecome UpRights Leads Workshop On The Procedure In International Crimes Cases In Ukraine

On July 18, 2023, UpRights Senior Legal Advisor David Kinnecome alongside Ukrainian judges led the fifth and final workshop focused on procedure in in …

workshop

UpRights Leads Workshop The Substantial Analysis Of War Crimes Elements Under International Law And Article 438 Of The CCU

On July 10, 2023, UpRights led the second workshop in the series of events organised by the USAID Justice for All Activity following the publication o …

workshop

UpRights Leads Workshop On The Applicability Of International Law Instruments Concerning War Crimes Under Article 438 Of The CCU

On July 6th, 2023, the USAID Justice for All Activity started a series of a workshops on the applicability of international law instruments concerning …

training

UpRights Conducts Training To Strengthen The Capacity To Prosecute International And Transnational Crimes

On July 5, 2023, UpRights conducted a workshop for judges and prosecutors from French-speaking African countries in the context of the high-level trai …

UpRights welcomes the publication of the Benchbook on the Adjudication of International Crimes under Ukrainian Domestic Law.

Benchbook On The Adjudication Of International Crimes Under Ukrainian Domestic Law

On June 22nd, UpRights took part in the presentation of the Benchbook on the Adjudication of International Crimes under Ukrainian Domestic Law. Buildi …

UpRights to Lead Training on the Promotion of Human Rights

UpRights Will Lead A Training On The Promotion Of Human Rights For Participants Of The Matra Rule Of Law Training Programme

On 13 June, UpRights will lead a training on the promotion of human rights for participants of the Matra Rule of Law Training Programme led by the Net …

aggression

Prosecuting Aggression Against Ukraine As An “Other Inhumane Act” Before The International Criminal Court

In a two-part blogpost (part 1 and part 2) published on OpinioJuris, UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti and Assistant Professor Giulia Pinzauti di …

crimes

The ICC Prosecutor Confirms That Crimes Committed Against Migrants In Libya May Amount To International Crimes And Fall Within The ICC Jurisdiction

On 28 April 2022, during a regular briefing to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Libya, the Prosecutor of the International Crim …

asylum seekers

War Crimes Against Migrants and Asylum Seekers Detained in Libya

The International Criminal Court must investigate war crimes against migrants and asylum seekers detained in Libya committed by Libyan armed groups an …

UpRights Discusses Crimes against Migrants in Libya

UpRights Participates In A Panel Discussion At The University Of Amsterdam On Crimes Committed Against Migrants In Libya

On 13 October 2021, UpRights Co-Founder Alessandro Pizzuti participated in a panel discussion at the University of Amsterdam concerning crimes committ …

Current Crisis In Myanmar: Post-Coup Violations Should Be Investigated As Crimes Against Humanity

In a Blogpost published on Opinio Juris as part of a symposium on the current crisis in Myanmar, UpRights co-founder Valérie Gabard and Kingsley Abbot …

MoU

The Memorandum Of Understanding Between Italy And Libya: Does It Create Human Rights Obligations On The Part Of Italy?

In a blogpost published on OpinioJuris, UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti and Dr. Clare Frances Moran from Edinburgh Napier University discuss th …

Breaking: UpRights Assists ECCHR In Request To ICC Prosecutor

UpRights Assists ECCHR In Request To ICC Prosecutor To Review Decision Not To Pursue Investigations Into Alleged War Crimes Committed By UK Armed Forces In Iraq

On 1 July 2021, the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (‘ECCHR’), with the support of UpRights, filed a Request to the Office of the …

UpRights Participates in Seminar to Strengthen Domestic Capacity To Prosecute And Adjudicate International Crimes in Africa

UpRights Participates In The Virtual Seminar ‘Strengthening Domestic Capacity To Prosecute And Adjudicate International And Transnational Crimes In Africa’.

On 14 June 2021, UpRights co-Founder, Valérie Gabard, participated in the virtual seminar ‘Strengthening Domestic Capacity to Prosecute and Adjudicate …

ICC

ICC Situations Concerning Ukraine And Nigeria: No Room In The ICC Statute For Prioritisation At The Preliminary Examination Stage

In a blogpost published on OpinioJuris, UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti discusses the Prosecutor’s recent separate determinations concerning th …

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Pursue effective pathways to remedies and accountability

We help partners identify and pursue effective legal pathways to remedies and accountability. Our partnerships are grounded in a commitment to ensuring that victims of human rights violations obtain just remedies and that those responsible are held to account. Because honouring that commitment depends on choosing the right route, we give honest assessments of what is and is not legally viable, so that partners can focus their efforts on the avenues for redress and advocacy with the greatest prospect of success.

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UN Human Rights Committee Again Orders Malta to Rescue more than 100 People Stranded on the Miskar Platform – The Third Time in One Year

Turin / The Hague / Rome / Brussels, 19 March 2026. For the second time in just over a year, UpRights and StraLi – this time together with Médecins Sa …

NKDB Releases Report on Forced Repatriation

Yesterday, March 5, 2026, the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) hosted a seminar in Seoul to present the findings of its latest inv …

UJAR

Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review: New developments in 2024 

Today, April 8, 2025, TRIAL International, in collaboration with Civitas Maxima, the Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), the European Center …

transitional

The Role of Transitional Justice in Ukraine: National and Local Dimensions

On March 27, 2025, UpRights co-hosted the conference “The Role of Transitional Justice in Ukraine: National and Local Dimensions” in Kyiv, Ukraine. Or …

United Nations Human Rights Committee requests Malta to rescue people from distress at sea

Berlin/The Hague/Turin, 5 March 2025. Following an urgent request by UpRights, StraLi, and SOS Humanity, the United Nations Human Rights Committee has …

accountability

Towards a More Just Future: National Rollout of Transitional Justice Course for Ukrainian Civil Servants

Overview   The conflict in Ukraine has impacted all levels of society in fundamental ways. To assist in addressing emerging challenges, the Dutch Mini …

Addressing Gender-Based Discrimination – The Avenue of Gender Persecution

On October 21st, 2024, UpRights participated in the “Forum on Gender Persecution Principles”, a symposium organized by the Women’s Initiative for Gend …

accountability

Advancing Accountability: The Training of Trainers Workshop 

  Last week marked a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to promote peace, ensure the rights of victims and advance accountability for in …

sanctions

UpRights takes part in “Sanctions, Remittances, and (in)Security”

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, UpRights’ David Kinnecome took part in the event, “Sanctions, Remittances, and (in)Security: Legal Conundrums, Financial P …

Out Now! Submission to the UN FFMI

As the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council approaches, Human Rights Activists (HRA) in Iran is publishing the redacted version of …

Navigating Troubled Waters: Italy’s Human Rights Dilemma In The Mediterranean

On February 2nd, 2024, UpRights and StraLi released the report Navigating Troubled Waters: Italy’s Human Rights Dilemma in the Mediterranean . Sheddin …

UpRights’ Legal Advisor Marin Van Hove Presents On Using International Criminal Law To Support Refugee Protection In International Institute Of Humanitarian Law’s Course.

UpRights’ Legal Adviser Marin Van Hove gave a presentation entitled Using International Criminal Law to Support Refugee Protection: Lessons Learned fr …

accountability

UpRights Provides Training To South Korean Civil Society On Accountability For Crimes In North Korea

UpRights co-founders Asa Solway and Valerie Gabard conducted a two-day training for civil society organisations in South Korea on pursuing accountabil …

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Support transparent, rule-of-law based frameworks

We work to strengthen transparent systems grounded in the rule of law. In conflict-affected and unstable regions, we develop transitional justice frameworks and support justice and rule of law processes on which sustainable peace depends. In the field of business and human rights, we work with stakeholders to promote evidence-based due diligence, including in conflict-affected environments, and to develop frameworks that encourage responsible corporate conduct.

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Translating policy into practice: Supporting a more effective implementation of the EU’s transitional justice framework

UpRights’ Valérie Gabard and Asa Solway have co-authored a comprehensive report, incorporated as part of the description of the EU Integrated Approach …

Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review: New developments in 2025

Today, TRIAL International, in collaboration with Civitas Maxima, the Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), the European Center for Consti …

Team Europe Democracy (TED) Initiative publishes the “Supporting Implementation of the 2015 EU Transitional Justice Policy Framework” report

On 19 March 2026, the Team Europe Democracy (TED) Initiative published Supporting Implementation of the 2015 EU Transitional Justice Policy Frame …

UpRights delivers training programme on auditing human rights due diligence under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) 

Throughout June UpRights delivered a training programme on auditing GOTS human rights due diligence (HRDD). The training was funded, in part, through …

OECD releases report on the Alignment Assessment of the leading voluntary sustanability standard in the textile sector, showing a very close incorporation of OECD due diligence into the framework.

On Monday, 30 June the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development released its final report on the Alignment Assessment of the leading vol …

training

Building Bridges Through Justice: Addressing the Consequences of Russian Aggression

On 26 May 2025, UpRights contributed to the “Building Bridges Through Justice: Addressing the Consequences of Russian Aggression” conference held in K …

UpRights Continues its Collaboration with Global Standard

UpRights is pleased to continue its collaboration with Global Standard, the nonprofit behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), on a new proj …

Heightened Human Rights Due Diligence: Lessons from Conflict Zones and Corporate Accountability

On Friday, November 22, UpRights’ Co-Director Valérie Gabard took part in a conference on corporate human rights due diligence co-hosted by the Univer …

handbook

UpRights supports Global Standard to release Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors, strengthening the framework’s procedures in practice and promoting responsible textiles

On Tuesday 19 November, Global Standard, the non-profit that manages the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), released its Due Diligence Handbook f …

knowledge-sharing justice

Advancing Justice: UpRights Contributes To Knowledge-Sharing And Capacity-Building For International Justice

On November 21st and 22nd, 2023, UpRights’ Co-Directors Valerie Gabard and Asa Solway, along with Senior Legal Advisor David Kinnecome, participated i …

self-determination

UpRights’ Asa Solway Teaches Course On Self-Determination Of Peoples At UC Berkeley School Of Law

UpRights’ Co-Director Asa Solway had the opportunity to teach a course on self-determination in international law at the University of California, Ber …

handbook

UpRights Supports The Creation Of Global Organic Textile Standard Business And Human Rights Due Diligence Handbook

UpRights is thrilled to announce a significant achievement in our ongoing partnership with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). In order to sup …

The Case for Transitional Justice in Ukraine

UpRights’ Co-Director Asa Solway Discusses The Importance Of Transitional Justice With The Hague Academy For Local Governance

In 2023, UpRights and The Hague Academy for Local Governance developed a Training of Trainers on transitional justice, as well as an interactive onlin …

UpRights Welcomes The Publication Of The Report Assessing The Human Rights Due Diligence Process Of The Mozambique Liquified Natural Gas Project By TotalEnergies

UpRights prepared an independent expert report assessing the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) process of the Mozambique Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) P …

lecture justice

UpRights Co-Director Valérie Gabard Leads Lecture At The Summer School On International Criminal Justice Of The University Of Amsterdam

On July 12, 2023, UpRights Co-Director Valérie Gabard led the 11h lecture of the Summer School on International Criminal Justice organised by the Univ …

aggression

UpRights Provides Training To Ukrainian Civil Servants And Local Administrators On Transitional Justice

UpRights is pleased to announce it has developed an online transitional justice course for civil servants and local administrators in Ukraine in coord …

Out Now! Enforcing Sanctions Violations To Fund The Reconstruction Of Ukraine

Out Now! Enforcing Sanctions Violations To Fund The Reconstruction Of Ukraine

UpRights’ senior legal advisor David Kinnecome co-authored with James Patrick Sexton, junior researcher at T.M.C. Asser Instituut, an analysis for the …

People-Centred Justice – In Conversation with UpRights

Exploring People-Centred Justice: Join The Team Of UpRights At The Peace&Justice Café!

UpRights is pleased to announce its participation to the upcoming Peace&Justice Café event organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in collaboration wi …

aggression

New Article On Prosecuting Aggression Against Ukraine As An ‘Other Inhumane Act’ Before The ICC

UpRights Co-Founder Alessandro Pizzuti has co-authored with Assistant Professor Giulia Pinzauti, UpRights Advisory Board Member, an article in the Jou …

Save The Date! Seminar On Migrants' Rights and International Crimes

Save The Date! Seminar On Migrants’ Rights And International Crimes – 30 September

On Friday, September 30, from 9 to 18:30, the Faculty of Law of the University of Bologna will host the Seminar “Migrants’ rights and international cr …

sanctions

UpRights Co-Founder Teaches New Course On Self-Determination Of Peoples At UC Berkeley School Of Law

Asa Solway, UpRights Co-Founder, recently completed teaching a course offering on self-determination in international law at the University of Califor …

ICL

UpRights Meets With Students And Scholars On Emerging Issues In International Criminal Law

In the last week, UpRights participated in three seminars on current issues in the field of International Criminal Law (ICL) to students of University …

crimes

Out Now! The ICC Should Look into Crimes against Migrants

The blogpost published on OpinioJuris, by UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti and entitled ICC Situation on Libya: The ICC Prosecutor Should Look i …

“Dynamics Of Human Rights Violations And Impunity In Libya” Virtual European Parliament Briefing, 9 December 2020

On 9 December 2020, Uprights co-Founder, Alessandro Pizzuti, participated with No Peace Without Justice, in a virtual parliamentary briefing on “Dynam …

Virtual European Parliament Briefing “Dynamics Of Human Rights Violations And Impunity In Libya” 

On 9 December 2020, Uprights co-Founder, Alessandro Pizzuti, will participate with No Peace Without Justice, in a virtual parliamentary briefing on “D …

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Our impact


200+
Officials and auditors trained in transitional justice,
international accountability, and business and human
rights due diligence


8+
Partner institutions supported in documentation and
analysis of human rights violations


10+
Formal submissions to international and regional
accountability bodies


5+
Research reports and benchbooks developed,
including an authoritative judicial manual on
international crimes in Ukraine

Recent Activities

Keep up with our efforts to promote global justice by exploring our publications, events and resources.

NKDB Publishes “Across Borders: Addressing Trafficking and Structural Vulnerabilities of North Korean Women”

Last week, on September 29, 2026, the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) released Across Borders: Addressing Trafficking and Structu …

HRA Files Criminal Complaint in Germany Seeking Investigation into Crimes Against Humanity in Iran

On 1st September 2026, Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), with legal support from UpRights and the assistance of a German counsel, submitted a requ …

UpRights Publishes its 2025 Annual Report

Each year, our Annual Report is an occasion to step back from the day-to-day of the work and take stock of what it has amounted to. This year, that re …

Translating policy into practice: Supporting a more effective implementation of the EU’s transitional justice framework

UpRights’ Valérie Gabard and Asa Solway have co-authored a comprehensive report, incorporated as part of the description of the EU Integrated Approach …

Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review: New developments in 2025

Today, TRIAL International, in collaboration with Civitas Maxima, the Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), the European Center for Consti …

Team Europe Democracy (TED) Initiative publishes the “Supporting Implementation of the 2015 EU Transitional Justice Policy Framework” report

On 19 March 2026, the Team Europe Democracy (TED) Initiative published Supporting Implementation of the 2015 EU Transitional Justice Policy Frame …

UN Human Rights Committee Again Orders Malta to Rescue more than 100 People Stranded on the Miskar Platform – The Third Time in One Year

Turin / The Hague / Rome / Brussels, 19 March 2026. For the second time in just over a year, UpRights and StraLi – this time together with Médecins Sa …

NKDB Releases Report on Forced Repatriation

Yesterday, March 5, 2026, the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) hosted a seminar in Seoul to present the findings of its latest inv …

Addressing Alleged Human Rights Violations and International Crimes Committed by the IRGC in Iran and Abroad : A Practitioners-Based Accountability Guide  

Amid the deadliest nationwide protests in Iran since the revolution in 1979, the need to acknowledge suffering by victims and ensure their right to ho …

Dutch court’s conviction of Walid in the ‘Pearce’ Case

27 January, 2026: Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL), The Nuhanovic Foundation and UpRights welcome today’s verdict from the District Court of Zwolle …

UpRights Contributes to Council of Europe Discussions on the Recruitment of Minors for Crimes Against National Security 

On 11 December 2025, the Council of Europe convened prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine (OPG) and regional offi …

UpRights delivers training programme on auditing human rights due diligence under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) 

Throughout June UpRights delivered a training programme on auditing GOTS human rights due diligence (HRDD). The training was funded, in part, through …

UpRights Publishes its 2024 Annual Report

As UpRights marks its fifth year, we are proud to release our 2024 Annual Report detailing our concrete efforts to promote a fair and just internation …

OECD releases report on the Alignment Assessment of the leading voluntary sustanability standard in the textile sector, showing a very close incorporation of OECD due diligence into the framework.

On Monday, 30 June the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development released its final report on the Alignment Assessment of the leading vol …

training

Building Bridges Through Justice: Addressing the Consequences of Russian Aggression

On 26 May 2025, UpRights contributed to the “Building Bridges Through Justice: Addressing the Consequences of Russian Aggression” conference held in K …

Building on Momentum: Key Takeaways from the Launch Workshop of the Report “The Congolese Justice System and Crimes Against the Peace and Security of Mankind: Progress, Challenges, and Prospects.” 

Geneva, Switzerland and The Hague, The Netherlands, April 17, 2025 — Last week, UpRights’ report “The Congolese Justice System and Crimes Against the …

UJAR

Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review: New developments in 2024 

Today, April 8, 2025, TRIAL International, in collaboration with Civitas Maxima, the Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), the European Center …

transitional

The Role of Transitional Justice in Ukraine: National and Local Dimensions

On March 27, 2025, UpRights co-hosted the conference “The Role of Transitional Justice in Ukraine: National and Local Dimensions” in Kyiv, Ukraine. Or …

NGOs UpRights and Trial International Release Report on the Fight Against Impunity in DRC Amid Escalating Conflict

(Geneva, Switzerland and The Hague, The Netherlands, April 1st, 2025) – UpRights, in collaboration with TRIAL International in the framework of the “G …

United Nations Human Rights Committee requests Malta to rescue people from distress at sea

Berlin/The Hague/Turin, 5 March 2025. Following an urgent request by UpRights, StraLi, and SOS Humanity, the United Nations Human Rights Committee has …

UpRights Continues its Collaboration with Global Standard

UpRights is pleased to continue its collaboration with Global Standard, the nonprofit behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), on a new proj …

Out Now! ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia

UpRights is pleased to welcome the publication of ILGA-Europe’s Annual Review of the Human Rights Situation of LGBTI People in Europe and Central Asia …

POWs

North Korean POWs in Ukraine: Navigating the Legal Framework for Transfer or Repatriation

UpRights’ Legal Researcher Nurul M. Azmi and Legal Adviser Ciara Laverty examine legal questions arising from Ukraine’s capture of North Korean soldie …

Nigeria: Legal submission to the ICC to end an unprecedented legal limbo and ensure that the rights of victims are respected

On Monday 2 December, Amnesty International submitted a legal filing, to which UpRights provided legal and drafting support, to the President of the P …

accountability

Towards a More Just Future: National Rollout of Transitional Justice Course for Ukrainian Civil Servants

Overview   The conflict in Ukraine has impacted all levels of society in fundamental ways. To assist in addressing emerging challenges, the Dutch Mini …

Heightened Human Rights Due Diligence: Lessons from Conflict Zones and Corporate Accountability

On Friday, November 22, UpRights’ Co-Director Valérie Gabard took part in a conference on corporate human rights due diligence co-hosted by the Univer …

handbook

UpRights supports Global Standard to release Due Diligence Handbook for Auditors, strengthening the framework’s procedures in practice and promoting responsible textiles

On Tuesday 19 November, Global Standard, the non-profit that manages the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), released its Due Diligence Handbook f …

Addressing Gender-Based Discrimination – The Avenue of Gender Persecution

On October 21st, 2024, UpRights participated in the “Forum on Gender Persecution Principles”, a symposium organized by the Women’s Initiative for Gend …

UpRights Conducts Training on the Prosecution of International Crimes

On July 3, 2024, UpRights took part in the 7th edition of “Building the Capacity of Judges to Deal with International Crimes in Africa”, a training co …

training

Interdisciplinary Dialogues: Can We Navigate Conflict Resolution in the Context of International Law?

On May 16, 2024, UpRights’ Co-Director Asa Solway took part in “Interdisciplinary Dialogues: Can We Navigate Conflict Resolution in the Context of Int …

accountability

Advancing Accountability: The Training of Trainers Workshop 

  Last week marked a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to promote peace, ensure the rights of victims and advance accountability for in …

UpRights Publishes its 2023 Annual Report

UpRights is pleased to announce the publication of its 2023 Annual Report.   As detailed in the report, in 2023 UpRights continued to develop its uniq …

international

Exploring the nuances of international law within the Ukrainian legal framework

Thursday, 16th of May, marked the inaugural session of the online training series jointly organized by the Asser Institute, Global Rights Compliance, …

sanctions

UpRights takes part in “Sanctions, Remittances, and (in)Security”

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, UpRights’ David Kinnecome took part in the event, “Sanctions, Remittances, and (in)Security: Legal Conundrums, Financial P …

UpRights training

UpRights’ experts take part in training on adjudication of international crimes and judgement drafting

From April 15 to 19, 2024, Uprights’ Valérie Gabard and David Kinnecome contributed as experts in a training for judges on the adjudication of interna …

Out Now! Submission to the UN FFMI

As the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council approaches, Human Rights Activists (HRA) in Iran is publishing the redacted version of …

Out Now! Libya Is Not A Safe Harbor

UpRights and StraLi welcome the recent ruling of the Italian Court of Cassation (Judgment No. 4557 of Feb. 1, 2024, Fifth Criminal Section). The Court …

Navigating Troubled Waters: Italy’s Human Rights Dilemma In The Mediterranean

On February 2nd, 2024, UpRights and StraLi released the report Navigating Troubled Waters: Italy’s Human Rights Dilemma in the Mediterranean . Sheddin …

UpRights’ Legal Advisor Marin Van Hove Presents On Using International Criminal Law To Support Refugee Protection In International Institute Of Humanitarian Law’s Course.

UpRights’ Legal Adviser Marin Van Hove gave a presentation entitled Using International Criminal Law to Support Refugee Protection: Lessons Learned fr …

Woman Iran

UpRights Provided Its Legal Expertise To Human Rights Activists In Iran In The Drafting Of A Submission Before The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission On The Islamic Republic Of Iran (FFMI)

On 11 December 2023, Human Rights Activists (HRA) in Iran and UpRights filed a submission before the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Islami …

North Korea Valerie

Shedding Light On North Korean Human Rights Violations: UpRights’ Contribution

On Thursday, November 30th, 2023, UpRights’ Co-Director, Valérie Gabard, joined the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) for the relea …

knowledge-sharing justice

Advancing Justice: UpRights Contributes To Knowledge-Sharing And Capacity-Building For International Justice

On November 21st and 22nd, 2023, UpRights’ Co-Directors Valerie Gabard and Asa Solway, along with Senior Legal Advisor David Kinnecome, participated i …

self-determination

UpRights’ Asa Solway Teaches Course On Self-Determination Of Peoples At UC Berkeley School Of Law

UpRights’ Co-Director Asa Solway had the opportunity to teach a course on self-determination in international law at the University of California, Ber …

handbook

UpRights Supports The Creation Of Global Organic Textile Standard Business And Human Rights Due Diligence Handbook

UpRights is thrilled to announce a significant achievement in our ongoing partnership with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). In order to sup …

The Case for Transitional Justice in Ukraine

UpRights’ Co-Director Asa Solway Discusses The Importance Of Transitional Justice With The Hague Academy For Local Governance

In 2023, UpRights and The Hague Academy for Local Governance developed a Training of Trainers on transitional justice, as well as an interactive onlin …

workshop

UpRights Senior Legal Advisor David Kinnecome UpRights Leads Workshop On The Procedure In International Crimes Cases In Ukraine

On July 18, 2023, UpRights Senior Legal Advisor David Kinnecome alongside Ukrainian judges led the fifth and final workshop focused on procedure in in …

UpRights Welcomes The Publication Of The Report Assessing The Human Rights Due Diligence Process Of The Mozambique Liquified Natural Gas Project By TotalEnergies

UpRights prepared an independent expert report assessing the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) process of the Mozambique Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) P …

workshop

UpRights Leads Workshop The Substantial Analysis Of War Crimes Elements Under International Law And Article 438 Of The CCU

On July 10, 2023, UpRights led the second workshop in the series of events organised by the USAID Justice for All Activity following the publication o …

lecture justice

UpRights Co-Director Valérie Gabard Leads Lecture At The Summer School On International Criminal Justice Of The University Of Amsterdam

On July 12, 2023, UpRights Co-Director Valérie Gabard led the 11h lecture of the Summer School on International Criminal Justice organised by the Univ …

training

UpRights Conducts Training To Strengthen The Capacity To Prosecute International And Transnational Crimes

On July 5, 2023, UpRights conducted a workshop for judges and prosecutors from French-speaking African countries in the context of the high-level trai …

workshop

UpRights Leads Workshop On The Applicability Of International Law Instruments Concerning War Crimes Under Article 438 Of The CCU

On July 6th, 2023, the USAID Justice for All Activity started a series of a workshops on the applicability of international law instruments concerning …

UpRights welcomes the publication of the Benchbook on the Adjudication of International Crimes under Ukrainian Domestic Law.

Benchbook On The Adjudication Of International Crimes Under Ukrainian Domestic Law

On June 22nd, UpRights took part in the presentation of the Benchbook on the Adjudication of International Crimes under Ukrainian Domestic Law. Buildi …

aggression

UpRights Provides Training To Ukrainian Civil Servants And Local Administrators On Transitional Justice

UpRights is pleased to announce it has developed an online transitional justice course for civil servants and local administrators in Ukraine in coord …

UpRights to Lead Training on the Promotion of Human Rights

UpRights Will Lead A Training On The Promotion Of Human Rights For Participants Of The Matra Rule Of Law Training Programme

On 13 June, UpRights will lead a training on the promotion of human rights for participants of the Matra Rule of Law Training Programme led by the Net …

Out Now! Enforcing Sanctions Violations To Fund The Reconstruction Of Ukraine

Out Now! Enforcing Sanctions Violations To Fund The Reconstruction Of Ukraine

UpRights’ senior legal advisor David Kinnecome co-authored with James Patrick Sexton, junior researcher at T.M.C. Asser Instituut, an analysis for the …

gender persecution

UpRights Supports Amnesty International And The International Commission Of Jurists (ICJ) Report “The Taliban’s War On Women – The Crime Against Humanity Of Gender Persecution In Afghanistan”

UpRights welcomes the publication of the report “The Taliban’s war on women: The crime against humanity of gender persecution in Afghanistan”. The rep …

People-Centred Justice – In Conversation with UpRights

Exploring People-Centred Justice: Join The Team Of UpRights At The Peace&Justice Café!

UpRights is pleased to announce its participation to the upcoming Peace&Justice Café event organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in collaboration wi …

accountability

UpRights Provides Training To South Korean Civil Society On Accountability For Crimes In North Korea

UpRights co-founders Asa Solway and Valerie Gabard conducted a two-day training for civil society organisations in South Korea on pursuing accountabil …

reports

UpRights Returns To Niger To Lead Training On Drafting Human Rights Investigation Reports

From 12 to 14 January , UpRights Co-founder, Valérie Gabard, led a training in Niamey (Niger) for the Commission Nationale des Droits Humains (“CNDH”) …

aggression

New Article On Prosecuting Aggression Against Ukraine As An ‘Other Inhumane Act’ Before The ICC

UpRights Co-Founder Alessandro Pizzuti has co-authored with Assistant Professor Giulia Pinzauti, UpRights Advisory Board Member, an article in the Jou …

UpRights Leads Training On Investigative Best Practices

UpRights Leads Training On Investigation Best Practices In Niamey, Niger

From 11 to 15 October, UpRights Co-founder, Valérie Gabard, in coordination with an on-site facilitator and investigator, led two trainings designed t …

Save The Date! Seminar On Migrants' Rights and International Crimes

Save The Date! Seminar On Migrants’ Rights And International Crimes – 30 September

On Friday, September 30, from 9 to 18:30, the Faculty of Law of the University of Bologna will host the Seminar “Migrants’ rights and international cr …

aggression

Prosecuting Aggression Against Ukraine As An “Other Inhumane Act” Before The International Criminal Court

In a two-part blogpost (part 1 and part 2) published on OpinioJuris, UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti and Assistant Professor Giulia Pinzauti di …

crimes

The ICC Prosecutor Confirms That Crimes Committed Against Migrants In Libya May Amount To International Crimes And Fall Within The ICC Jurisdiction

On 28 April 2022, during a regular briefing to the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Libya, the Prosecutor of the International Crim …

asylum seekers

War Crimes Against Migrants and Asylum Seekers Detained in Libya

The International Criminal Court must investigate war crimes against migrants and asylum seekers detained in Libya committed by Libyan armed groups an …

sanctions

UpRights Co-Founder Teaches New Course On Self-Determination Of Peoples At UC Berkeley School Of Law

Asa Solway, UpRights Co-Founder, recently completed teaching a course offering on self-determination in international law at the University of Califor …

UpRights Leads Training on Drafting Investigative Reports In Ouagadougou

UpRights Leads Virtual Training On Drafting Of Investigative Reports On Allegations Of Human Rights Violations In Ouagadougou

On 23 to 25 November 2021, 15 participants composed of technical staff and certain Commissioners from the Commission Nationale des Droits Humains (CND …

UpRights Discusses Crimes against Migrants in Libya

UpRights Participates In A Panel Discussion At The University Of Amsterdam On Crimes Committed Against Migrants In Libya

On 13 October 2021, UpRights Co-Founder Alessandro Pizzuti participated in a panel discussion at the University of Amsterdam concerning crimes committ …

Current Crisis In Myanmar: Post-Coup Violations Should Be Investigated As Crimes Against Humanity

In a Blogpost published on Opinio Juris as part of a symposium on the current crisis in Myanmar, UpRights co-founder Valérie Gabard and Kingsley Abbot …

MoU

The Memorandum Of Understanding Between Italy And Libya: Does It Create Human Rights Obligations On The Part Of Italy?

In a blogpost published on OpinioJuris, UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti and Dr. Clare Frances Moran from Edinburgh Napier University discuss th …

UpRights Contributes to Capacity Building on Investigative Techniques

UpRights Contributes To Capacity Building On Investigative Techniques In Burkina Faso 

From 26 July to 31 July 2021, Valérie Gabard, co-founder of UpRights delivered two trainings for members of the National Commission for Human Rights a …

Out Now! Towards a Better Migrant Protection Framework Along the Central Mediterranean Route

UpRights Issues Position Paper On Human Rights Implications Of Memorandum Of Understanding Between Italy And Libya

UpRights is pleased to share a new position paper entitled “Towards a Better Migrant Protection Framework Along the Central Mediterranean Route: Human …

Breaking: UpRights Assists ECCHR In Request To ICC Prosecutor

UpRights Assists ECCHR In Request To ICC Prosecutor To Review Decision Not To Pursue Investigations Into Alleged War Crimes Committed By UK Armed Forces In Iraq

On 1 July 2021, the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (‘ECCHR’), with the support of UpRights, filed a Request to the Office of the …

UpRights Participates in Seminar to Strengthen Domestic Capacity To Prosecute And Adjudicate International Crimes in Africa

UpRights Participates In The Virtual Seminar ‘Strengthening Domestic Capacity To Prosecute And Adjudicate International And Transnational Crimes In Africa’.

On 14 June 2021, UpRights co-Founder, Valérie Gabard, participated in the virtual seminar ‘Strengthening Domestic Capacity to Prosecute and Adjudicate …

ICL

UpRights Meets With Students And Scholars On Emerging Issues In International Criminal Law

In the last week, UpRights participated in three seminars on current issues in the field of International Criminal Law (ICL) to students of University …

crimes

Out Now! The ICC Should Look into Crimes against Migrants

The blogpost published on OpinioJuris, by UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti and entitled ICC Situation on Libya: The ICC Prosecutor Should Look i …

ICC

ICC Situations Concerning Ukraine And Nigeria: No Room In The ICC Statute For Prioritisation At The Preliminary Examination Stage

In a blogpost published on OpinioJuris, UpRights co-founder Alessandro Pizzuti discusses the Prosecutor’s recent separate determinations concerning th …

“Dynamics Of Human Rights Violations And Impunity In Libya” Virtual European Parliament Briefing, 9 December 2020

On 9 December 2020, Uprights co-Founder, Alessandro Pizzuti, participated with No Peace Without Justice, in a virtual parliamentary briefing on “Dynam …

Virtual European Parliament Briefing “Dynamics Of Human Rights Violations And Impunity In Libya” 

On 9 December 2020, Uprights co-Founder, Alessandro Pizzuti, will participate with No Peace Without Justice, in a virtual parliamentary briefing on “D …

Where We Work

UpRights uses its experience to develop and support meaningful partnerships with those most capable of ensuring change, including those most affected by human rights violations. 

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Who We Are

UpRights is composed of a team of experts who have worked with and advised civil society, international organisations, criminal tribunals and national governments on matters of international criminal law, international humanitarian law, international human rights law, transitional justice and business and human rights.

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Our Partnerships

Our partnerships extend far beyond mere cooperation. They embody a recognition that solving the most pressing human rights challenges requires diverse and coordinated responses including those most affected by harms suffered.

The Hague Academy for Local Governance
ICJ
The Hague Humanity Hub
GOTS