[Blog] Covid-19 exposes structural inequality in global supply chain contracts

The Covid-19 pandemic exposes the structural inequality in global supply chain contracts, argues Asser intern Mercedes Hering on the Doing Business Right-blog. In the garment industry, there is a power imbalance tilted in favour of apparel brands and retailers. Lead firms cancelled or even breached their contracts with suppliers. How can we remedy this inequality?

[ICL-TCL training] ‘Strengthening domestic capacity to prosecute and adjudicate international and transnational crimes in Africa'

The week of 8 March 2021 marks the start of a new training on International Criminal Law (ICL) and Transnational Criminal Law (TCL). This high-level training course for national judges and prosecutors aims to strengthen domestic legal capacities in French-speaking African countries that face challenges in the administration of justice. The training is co-organised by the T.M.C. Asser Instituut, the Antonio Cassese Initiative and International Nuremberg Principles Academy.

The many challenges of prosecuting sexual terrorism: the case of ISIS

Sexual violence in conflict has historically been overlooked with perpetrators often escaping punishment. In his latest ICCT-Perspective, Christophe Paulussen discusses the legislative and prosecutorial challenges of sexual terrorism and why the number of prosecutions is still so shockingly low.

[SAVE THE DATE] Online summer programme on terrorism, countering terrorism & the rule of law

Registration will open soon for our renowned Advanced summer programme on terrorism, countering terrorism and the rule of law. In the 11th edition of this online training, you will get the latest insights into current and future issues on terrorism, countering terrorism and the rule of law. Date: August 30 – September 3, 2021.

Communications and PR internship vacancy

Are you a creative and hands-on Communications, Social media, Graphic design or Journalism student with a passion for the Rule of Law? Then join us for an engaging Communications and PR internship at the T.M.C. Asser Instituut. The starting date is April 1, 2021. Please apply before March 1.