Gissou Nia
@gissounia.bsky.social
Lawyer specialized in international criminal and human rights law. Founder & director of @slpjustice.bsky.social.
In 2024, the Ukrainian Parliament incorporated universal jurisdiction into its domestic legislation, which gives it the legal basis to prosecute alleged perpetrators of international crimes. Anna Sayko and Jeanne Sulzer look at the challenges facing Ukraine in the implementation of UJ.
Implementing Universal Jurisdiction in Ukraine
Ukraine can now prosecute Russian soldiers for crimes committed in Syria—but its 2024 law leaves the practical mechanics unresolved.
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The IBA has issued an urgent call to the 125 States Parties to the Rome Statute to publicly reaffirm their commitment to the International Criminal Court (#ICC) as #US government's efforts to discredit the Court threaten #justice for victims of the world's gravest crimes. Read: tinyurl.com/4fwneeev
The International Bar Association calls on States to defend the International Criminal Court as victims’ last avenue for justice comes under attack
The International Bar Association (IBA), the global voice of the legal profession, has issued an urgent call to the 125 States Parties to the Rome Statute – the treaty establishing the International C...
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🚨 Breaking News | The U.S. Department of Homeland Security scrapped a long-standing policy Thursday that allowed international students to stay in the U.S. until they finish their program of study. (1/2) Read the full story ➡️ bit.ly/4pmMoiC #EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
🔔 What has been Tunisia's political and economic trajectory five years since Saied's power grab, and what does the future hold? Join us on Thursday, July 23, at 10 AM EST for an online event exploring these questions: timep.org/2026/07/09/t... Scroll down and meet the speakers!
Coming up on The @deanobeidallah.bsky.social Show: @borowitzreport.bsky.social @gissounia.bsky.social @nayyeroar.bsky.social ☎️: 866-997-4748 🔊: siriusxm.us/Dean
Very good analysis why Woman, Life, Freedom was a wasted chance for a peaceful solution in #Iran by @gissounia.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DV_nh46...
Yesterday SLP Founder & Director @gissounia.bsky.social spoke at @freedomhouse.bsky.social on paths forward for freedom, justice, and accountability in Iran — watch the full recording at the link below. freedomhouse.org/event/risks-...
Risks, Prospects, and Paths Forward for Freedom in Iran
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On Tuesday, SLP Director @gissounia.bsky.social will speak on the sidelines of the 70th Session of the Committee on the Status of Women in New York on gender justice and universal jurisdiction. Head to the FIBGAR website to learn more ⤵️ fibgar.es/en/fibgar-ho...
Sehen wir gerade den Anfang vom Ende des iranischen Regimes? Wie geht es den Menschen in #Iran, wie blicken sie auf den Krieg? Darüber spreche ich morgen bei Online-Diskussion von @boell.de mit @gissounia.bsky.social, Sanaz Azimipour & Kelly Golnoush Niknejad calendar.boell.de/de/event/der...
Der Anfang vom Ende des iranischen Regimes?
Seit den amerikanisch-israelischen Angriffen auf Iran und der Tötung des Revolutionsführers Ali Khamenei am 28. Februar kämpft das iranische Regime buchstäblich um sein Überleben. Die Mehrzahl der Ira...
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#Iran: Der Anfang vom Ende des Regimes? Mein Kollege @baukebaumann.bsky.social spricht nächste Woche mit den Expertinnen @gissounia.bsky.social Azadeh Zamirirad und Sanaz Azimipur über die Perspektiven. Zur Anmeldung geht's hier: calendar.boell.de/de/event/der...
Der Anfang vom Ende des iranischen Regimes?
Seit den amerikanisch-israelischen Angriffen auf Iran und der Tötung des Revolutionsführers Ali Khamenei am 28. Februar kämpft das iranische Regime buchstäblich um sein Überleben. Die Mehrzahl der Ira...
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TRANSCRIPT 📝 A transcript for our latest episode with human rights lawyer @gissounia.bsky.social is now up on the Asymmetrical Haircuts website. 👇 With @janethanderson.bsky.social @svdberg.bsky.social. In partnership with @justiceinfo.bsky.social www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...
Episode 150 – Iran Protests and Argentina Accountability with Gissou Nia
Gissou Nia guides us through accountability for violence agianst protestors in Iran. If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all the backgrou…
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ICYMI 🎙️ We discussed the Iran protests and Argentina accountability with @gissounia.bsky.social How are the current protests in Iran related to the 2022 ones? And what means are protesters using to get evidence out & fight for accountability? Listen: www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...
The Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested after condemning the regime's crackdown on protesters, which director Jafar Panahi says represents the actions of a "failed state."
Oscar-nominated director calls Iran a 'failed state' after his co-writer's arrest
The Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested after condemning the regime's crackdown on protesters, which director Jafar Panahi says represents the actions of a "failed state."
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I am excited to co-chair International Law Weekend again this year! Stay tuned for the call for proposals. #ILW2026
ABILA (American Branch of the ILA)@abilaofficial.bsky.social · 6mo agoAnnouncing: the ILW 2026 Co-Chairs, theme, and dates! We're delighted to announce that this year's Co-Chairs are Brady Mabe, @jesspeake.bsky.social, and Lisa Reinsberg. Theme: [R]evolution in the International Legal Order. Dates: October 22-24, 2026. Save the dates today!
Looking forward to discussing the ongoing negotiations for a new treaty on crimes against humanity & the work of @egacampaign.bsky.social at International Law Weekend-West on Friday, Feb 20 courtesy of @leilasadat1.bsky.social & @jesspeake.bsky.social Link to register: law.ucla.edu/academics/ce...
International Law Weekend - West | UCLA Law
An overview of the International Law Weekend - West conference sponsored by UCLA Law's International and Comparative Law Program.
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Initially this episode was supposed to focus on the complaint we filed in Argentina in mid Dec & UN reform & impact on documentation bodies. But then last month the Islamic Republic killed thousands of protesters in just two days… Without meaningful accountability cycles of violence will continue.
Asymmetrical Haircuts@asymmetricalh.bsky.social · 6mo agoOut Now: The current protests in Iran are closely linked to the 2022 Women Life Freedom uprising. Gissou Nia explains a universal jurisdiction case in Argentina filed by women blinded in those demonstrations, and how evidence is being gathered now. www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...
Out Now: The current protests in Iran are closely linked to the 2022 Women Life Freedom uprising. Gissou Nia explains a universal jurisdiction case in Argentina filed by women blinded in those demonstrations, and how evidence is being gathered now. www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/epi...
Episode 150 – Iran Protests and Argentina Accountability with Gissou Nia
Gissou Nia guides us through accountability for violence agianst protestors in Iran. If it’s interesting, do like, subscribe and leave us a review. Want to find out more? Check out all the backgrou…
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The United Nations’ #UN80 reform plan is being overwhelmed by counterproductive budget-cutting, write Myriam Bouazdi and Gissou Nia. They outline the harmful effects on the UN’s #HumanRights work: www.justsecurity.org/129013/un80-...
The Results of UN80: Reform or Decline?
UN80 risks becoming a bureaucratic reshuffle unless the United Nations embraces reform and leads with integrity amid global regression.
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Went on @theworld.org with @shirinj.bsky.social to discuss the crime of enforced disappearance and the thousands of Iranian families that have not heard from their loved ones for weeks—many of whom joined last month’s protests, never to return. theworld.org/segments/202...
In Iran, families of the detained and missing search for their loved ones - The World from PRX
After a brutal crackdown on protesters earlier this month, the Iranian government has now launched a campaign of arrests across the country. Families say their loved ones are being held incommunicado....
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Out Tomorrow! Human rights lawyer Gissou Nia talks about protest and crackdowns in Iran now and during the 2022 Women Life Freedom movement and the #Iran #UniversalJurisdiction case in Argentina #AsymmetricalHaircuts #podcast #pod #internationallaw #internationaljustice #womenlifefreedom
Denmark and Mexico, also threatened by US President Donald Trump, warn that the US violated international law.
US critics and allies condemn Maduro's abduction at UN Security Council
Denmark and Mexico, also threatened by US President Donald Trump, warn that the US violated international law.
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An important message from my favorite human rights attorney @gissounia.bsky.social: “If you are a journalist who normally does not wear a hijab then please do not agree to the mandatory hijab laws of the Islamic Republic just to score an interview with an Islamic Republic of Iran official.“
“One of those making the claim, UK-based Mahsa Piraei, told the Guardian “what is being pursued here is not revenge in a personal sense, but accountability and truth”. Her mother, Minoo Majidi, 62, was shot dead in September 2022.”
Mark Kersten@markkersten.bsky.social · 7mo agoUniversal Jurisdiction case launched in Argentina, into the Iranian government crackdown during the Women, Life, Freedom protests in 2022 against 40 named Iranian officials alleging crimes against humanity, including targeted blinding and murder: theguardian.com/world/2025/d... #Iran
Universal Jurisdiction case launched in Argentina, into the Iranian government crackdown during the Women, Life, Freedom protests in 2022 against 40 named Iranian officials alleging crimes against humanity, including targeted blinding and murder: theguardian.com/world/2025/d... #Iran
Victims of Iran’s 2022 crackdown file criminal complaint against 40 officials
Claim filed in Argentina alleges crimes against humanity were carried out on Women, Life, Freedom protesters
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Proud to be a part of this lawsuit against President Trump’s Executive Order targeting the International Criminal Court, which has broad and sweeping implications, including on free speech, for all of us who work with the Court. 1/4
Smith v. Trump | American Civil Liberties Union
On April 11, 2025, the ACLU and ACLU of Maine filed a lawsuit on behalf of two human rights advocates who, because of an executive order signed by President Trump, have been forced to stop humanitaria...
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ACLU@aclu.org · last yr.BREAKING: Two human rights advocates are suing the government over an executive order punishing Americans for speaking to the International Criminal Court. This is an assault on accountability and our clients' free speech rights. We'll see the Trump administration in court.
Key points 🧵: “Ms. Öztürk is a third-year doctoral student in good academic and administrative standing” Tufts “has no information to support the allegations that she was engaged in activities at Tufts that warrant her arrest and detention.” 1/4
Tom Dannenbaum@tomdannenbaum.bsky.social · last yr.A positive step by Tufts leadership: www.tufts.edu/president/sp...
The IFRC condemns the killing of eight Palestine Red Crescent Society medics in Gaza. We are heartbroken. These dedicated humanitarians, killed while responding to the wounded, should have been protected. We mourn their loss and stand with the Palestine Red Crescent. Full statement: bit.ly/427LXxp
New from Rumeysa Ozturk's lawyer: Rumeysa hasn't been accused of any crime & "DHS has not produced any evidence" that she did anything unlawful. Rumeysa wasn't able to speak to her lawyer for 24+ hours & not until after she was in Louisiana — despite a court order that she not be moved from Mass.
Prem Thakker ツ@premthakker.bsky.social · last yr.NEW—After a day of uncertainty on where agents took Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk, she appears to be in a Louisiana facility. 1400+ miles from Somerville, Massachusetts, where she was taken. A judge ordered to not take her out of state without 48 hour notice. She was detained last night.
Only 25 countries w/ #women leaders. Proportion of women heading ministries has decreased. Only 9 countries, mostly in Europe, have #gender-equal cabinets, 50% or more women holding minister positions... 9 countries, mostly in Asia-Pac, have no women serving as Ministers (up from 7 countries 2024)
Jess Gifkins@jessgifkins.bsky.social · last yr.Important research, although depressing, on the continued dominance of men in positions of political leadership around the world 👇🏻
