Human Rights & International Law
We represent survivors of war crimes, genocide, and systemic human rights abuses.
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Since 1941, approximately 40 million people have been killed in genocides and politicides, including nearly 6 million Jewish during the Holocaust and nearly 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide.
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Lewi Stone, “Quantifying the Holocaust: Hyperintense Kill Rates During the Nazi Genocide,” Science Advances, (Jan. 2, 2019).
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By the end of 2023, an estimated 117.3 million people globally were forcibly displaced due to persecution, conflict, and violence. This represents an 8% increase over the previous year.
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72,945 Palestinians killed and 173,011 injured; more than 1,200 Israelis killed. Nearly all of Gaza’s 2.1 million people displaced. Ceasefire since October 10, 2025.3
OCHA, “Reported Impact Snapshot | Gaza Strip (3 June 2026), ” United Nations OCHA (June 5, 2026).
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A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would likely cause tens of thousands of deaths, displace millions, erase over $10 trillion from global markets, disrupt global supply chains, and cripple approximately 92% of advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Globally, some 50 million people are trapped in modern slavery, including 28 million in forced labor, and an estimated 160 million children are subjected to child labor.
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International Labour Organization, “40 million in Modern Slavery and 152 Million in Child Labour Around the World,” (Sept. 19, 2017).
We are dedicated to advancing justice on a global scale, advocating for accountability in cases of war crimes, genocide, and systemic human rights violations. Our work involves supporting victims, addressing corporate and governmental accountability, and advocating for the protection of human dignity under international law.
Our pursuit of justice can encompass cases like that of Lafarge S.A., a corporation that admitted to aiding ISIS and the al-Nusrah Front with nearly $6 million, consequently generating
$70.3 million in revenue and incurring a $778 million penalty.
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U.S. Department of Justice, “Lafarge Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to
Foreign Terrorist Organizations,” (Oct. 18, 2022).
We are dedicated to holding such corporations accountable for their support of
terrorist organizations.
Overview
In a world shaped by mass atrocities, we offer legal advocacy for victims of war crimes, and other human rights abuses. Our efforts focus on navigating international legal frameworks to pursue accountability and promote the enforcement of human rights protections globally. We believe in a world where human rights are protected and no one is above the law.
The International Criminal Court has over 30 cases addressing war crimes,
genocide, and crimes against humanity as of 2023.7
International Criminal Court, ”
Cases,” ICC (accessed 2026).
War Crimes
Quantifying war crimes victims globally is a complex task due to the fluid nature of conflicts and the diverse interpretations of war crimes. Victims are often in areas beset by ongoing warfare, governance instability, or targeted oppression, making accurate data collection challenging. Factors such as limited access to conflict zones and the propensity for these crimes to go unreported further complicate this task. Organizations like the United Nations, the Red Cross, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International are dedicated to detailing the ramifications of war crimes on civilians.
An estimated 50 million people were living each day in modern slavery in 2021,
an increase of 10 million people since 2016.8
ILO, ”
50 million people worldwide in modern slavery,” International Labour Organization, Sept. 12, 2022.
Victims' Rights
Victims of war crimes, genocide, and systemic human rights violations have rights recognized under international law, including:
- Right to Justice: Access to legal systems that address war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- Right to be Heard: Personal narratives and experiences deserve to be heard as a critical part of the justice process.
- Right to Accountability: Seek legal consequences for those responsible for human rights abuses.
- Right to Reparations: The opportunity to pursue compensation or restitution for harms suffered.
Victims may have the right to reparations in the form of financial compensation for their suffering and to restitution for the restoration of property and rights lost.
Lawyers' Role
Examples of how we can help clients:
- International Advocacy: Handle complex cases under public international law, including state disputes and enforcement of global legal standards.
- Rights Defense: Protect individual and group rights under international and comparative human rights law through strategic litigation.
- Atrocity Crimes: Support victims of genocide, war crimes, and other grave offenses through civil claims, and work alongside the authorities and tribunals that hold the power to prosecute.
- Corporate Accountability: Handle cases involving corporate accountability for human rights abuses and violations.
How We Can Help
International Advocacy and Rights Protection
Represent individuals and groups in complex state disputes involving systemic violations of freedom, equality, and justice.
Criminal and Corporate Accountability
Pursue accountability for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, including corporate complicity in forced labor, environmental harm, and terrorism financing.
Victim Representation
Represent victims of mass atrocities, including genocide and sexual violence, in pursuing justice, redress, and recognition.
Strategic Legal Advising
Counsel governments, organizations, and businesses on human rights challenges and compliance with international obligations.
Technology, Climate, and Emerging Challenges
Advocate for victims of tech-related abuses including mass surveillance, autonomous weapons, and cyberattacks, as well as climate-driven displacement and resource exploitation.
Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Rights
Support communities seeking redress for destruction or theft of cultural heritage, and Indigenous peoples facing land dispossession and cultural erasure.
Gender Equality and Women’s Rights
Address systemic gender discrimination and violence against women, including abuses during armed conflict.
Transitional Justice
Advise post-conflict communities and governments on truth and reconciliation processes, reparations programs, and prosecution mechanisms.
Business and Human Rights Compliance
Counsel corporations on supply chain risks, labor rights, and the human rights impact of global operations.
Refugee and Asylum Support
Guide individuals fleeing occupation, armed conflict, or ethnic cleansing through the U.S. asylum process.
Universal Jurisdiction Claims
Pursue civil claims against perpetrators of war crimes and genocide who find safe haven abroad, and support referrals to the tribunals and prosecutors who can bring criminal charges.
Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery Cases
Represent survivors of forced labor, sex trafficking, and child exploitation against complicit individuals, companies, and governments.
Sanctions & Global Accountability
Represent activists and NGOs petitioning for Magnitsky-style sanctions on human rights abusers.
