As we mark July 17, designated International Justice Day by the states parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) just over two years ago, we should not limit our focus to the work of the court or criminal justice as such.
2011 has seen historic developments in the ever-stronger struggle of peoples across the planet united in their unwavering demands for justice and dignity.
As the world marks Human Rights Day on December 10, calls for dignity for every man, woman and child resound from Damascus to Bogotá, from Sarajevo to Kinshasa, from Dhaka to New York.
The two goals of peace and justice, rather than being exclusive, are mutually reinforcing. When justice is ignored, the danger of violence recurring remains high.
