The organization of the court : the international campaign in support of an ICC [Eva Falcao]

Abstract

Forum Justica e Libertades is a Portuguese, non-governmental organization (a civil rights' association) whose main statutory objectives are the defence of fundamental rights, civil rights and liberties. In order to fulfill these goals several activities are held that range from education, information and media intervention (we recently edited a "Guide of the citizen's rights) to legal aid, that can assume effective support during criminal (and sometimes civil) procedures. Amongst our main concerns are the issues connected to the defence of human dignity in all its implications; therefore we feel very honoured and wish to thank the organisers for the invitation to participate at this Conference. It is truly with great satisfaction that we have been accompanying the evolution of the United Nations' positions, as well as those from several governments, NGO's and other institutions towards the establishment of a permanent International Criminal Court. [excerpt]