Negotiating Justice: The Road to a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
Negotiating Justice: The Road to a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
A conversation with Ana Paula Lavalle Arroyo, Senior Legal Adviser of Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the UN
The Human Rights Institute invites you for an in-depth conversation with Ana Paula Lavalle Arroyo, a distinguished Mexican diplomat, as she discusses her role in the landmark negotiations towards an international treaty to prevent and punish Crimes Against Humanity. This treaty, years in the making, seeks to fill a significant gap in international law and provide greater accountability for the systematic and widespread atrocities committed against civilian populations. The UN General Assembly’s Sixth Committee recently took a momentous step by agreeing to begin drafting the treaty, signaling a pivotal moment in multilateral diplomacy.
Drawing from her experience representing Mexico in critical UN committees, Ana Paula will provide insights into the treaty negotiation process, the complexities of building international consensus, and the challenges of overcoming opposition from certain states. She will also explore how this treaty aims to address some of the most egregious human rights violations of our time, from genocide to torture, and discuss the path ahead for the treaty’s drafting and eventual adoption.
This event is co-sponsored by the Columbia Law Students Human Rights Association, Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, and the Columbia Human Rights Law Review
When: Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 12:10pm – 1:10pm
Where: Columbia Law School | Jerome Greene Annex
(Columbia Law School, 435 West 116th Street, New York)
Lunch will be provided.
Event Contact Information:
Manmeet Kaur Nijjer
mkn2123@columbia.edu
