🌍 Ela Matthews, CJA Senior Staff Attorney, just returned from #HRC60 in Geneva with our partners from Burma. Together, they highlighted escalating atrocities in Burma and met with global actors to advocate for support to communities under attack. @elamatthews.bsky.social

In 1973, beloved Chilean singer & activist Víctor Jara was arrested, tortured & killed by the gov’t—his death a warning against dissent. Decades later, CJA and his family obtained justice in a US courtroom for his torture & murder. Learn more cja.org/what-we-do/l...

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we join in solidarity with the disappeared, their families, and our partners who continue to search for them and demand justice and accountability. ⬇️

Lt. Ebou Lowe, a beloved father, was imprisoned, tortured, disappeared, & killed by the Junglers. He is remembered by his family as unafraid to advocate for what's right. Lt. Lowe’s family is represented by his sister, Zainab Lowe. ⬇️ @trialinternational.bsky.social

Pierre Mendy was a husband & father, dedicated to serving the Gambian Armed Forces. Lt. Col. Mendy was arrested & tortured by Correa & the Junglers. In Mile 2, he bravely supported other prisoners. He passed away after his release & his wife, Lizy, represents him. ⬇️ @trialinternational.bsky.social

Yaya Darboe has spent three decades serving in the Gambian Armed Forces. After he supported a coup attempt against Pres. Jammeh, Lt. Col. Darboe was arrested & tortured. Despite what what he endured, he continues to serve & is committed to building a better nation. ⬇️ @trialinternational.bsky.social

Tamsir Jasseh is a husband, father & dedicated public servant. In 2006, he was tortured. After release, he left The Gambia b/c of impacts the torture had on his life. After the end of Jammeh’s dictatorship, he returned - believing he has a duty to serve his nation. ⬇️ @trialinternational.bsky.social

Ramzia Diab was a dedicated public servant & mother of 5 and tortured for her opposition to Jammeh’s regime. Yet even after surviving such horrific abuses, she remained devoted to her country & dedicated her life to serving her nation. ⬇️ @trialinternational.bsky.social

Demba Dem, a devoted public servant, activist & father, was arrested & tortured by Michael Correa & other Junglers for defending journalists & the rule of law in Gambia. Now in exile, Mr. Dem dedicates his life to ensuring that Jammeh-era crimes don't go unpunished. ⬇️ @trialinternational.bsky.social

🚨 BREAKING - A US federal judge has sentenced Michael Sang Correa to over 67 years in prison. ⬇️

The Trelew Massacre occurred 53 years ago. In 2022, CJA’s clients won a jury verdict against the one officer who evaded justice – Roberto Bravo – in Florida. We continue to fight for justice & to see Bravo face a criminal trial in Argentina. Learn more ➡️ cja.org/what-we-do/l...

🚨 We are in Denver, CO with our Gambian partners for the #CorreaUSATrial sentencing. Follow us here for updates.

After Michael Correa's arrest for overstaying his US visa, CJA & a coalition of NGOs, inc. the Alliance of Victim-Led Organisation members + @trialinternational.bsky.social, called for the US to investigate allegations of torture, which led to Correa’s indictment.

Before the sentencing of Michael Sang Correa this Friday, check out press coverage of the trial. ⬇️

During the #CorreaTrialUSA, the Solo Sandeng Foundation, Stanford International Human Rights Clinic & the University of San Francisco School of Law provided daily trial updates. Catch up before sentencing this Friday, August 22. Trial monitoring ⬇️ solosandeng.org/correa-trial/

The Correa case is an important step for justice for The Gambia and the US. ⚖️#CorreaTrialUSA

Today marks 40 years since the #AccomarcaMassacre, when 69 indigenous Quechua villagers, including children, were killed by the Peruvian military. CJA represented two survivors in a landmark case that held two perpetrators accountable. ⬇️

Who is Michael Correa, what is he convicted of, and why is this case important? Read our FAQ ➡️ cja.org/what-we-do/l... #CorreaTrialUSA

CJA is proud to work alongside our co-counsel in representing renowned Saudi women's rights activist, Loujain Alhathloul, in her ongoing US suit.

🚨Next Friday, a Denver judge will hold a sentencing hearing for Michael Correa, who was convicted for torture in 🇬🇲The Gambia. Correa’s victims will speak on the impact of the torture, in a crucial step towards justice for survivors & Gambian society. ⚖️

Obada Mzaik, our client, testified last week to the importance of this case for Syrians around the world who have been harmed by the Assad regime's prison system. Read more ⬇️ @sjac-info.bsky.social

Last Friday, a U.S. federal court in D.C. found the Assad regime responsible for torture in their notorious prison systems. This case underscores the important role U.S. courts can play in global justice, as vital tools in the fight against impunity. ⬇️ @sjac-info.bsky.social

Mazen Darwish, human rights defender & founder of the Syrian Center for Media & Freedom of Expression (SCM), testified from Paris. Mazen & several colleagues were detained and tortured at the Mezzeh Military Airport after security services raided the SCM office in Feb 2012. At the hearing, he said⬇️

Mahmoud Hamoud was a teenager when arrested after sharing a video of the Syrian gov't attacks on civilians. He was tortured & imprisoned for 7 yrs at the Mezzeh military airport & infamous Sednaya prison. Mahmoud seeks justice for all Syrians. During the hearing, he testified ⬇️

Dr. Pau Pérez-Sales is a psychiatrist focused on political violence and the psychological effects of torture, and author of Psychological Torture. As an expert witness, he testified during the hearing that ⬇️ @sjac-info.bsky.social

Yaman Al-Qadri, now a clinical psychologist, was a medical student when she was arrested and detained for participating in student protests. During the hearing she testified ⬇️ @sjac-info.bsky.social

🚨Breaking! U.S. federal court finds in favor of CJA client Obada Mzaik for torture in former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's prisons. We'll be posting highlights from yesterday's evidentiary hearing today and over the weekend.

📣Today: U.S. District Court in D.C. will hear evidence in the case of Obada Mzaik, a Syrian-American alleging #torture by #Syrian officials. Open to media and the public. Courtroom 12, 10AM ET.

Preparing for our evidentiary hearing in Mzaik v. Syria tomorrow. We’ll be starting at 10AM in D.D.C. Courtroom 12. An important opportunity for survivor testimony.

Prepping for tomorrow’s Mzaik hearing with our Sema Nassar from Dar Justice in Paris last week. Dar Justice was an invaluable investigative partner. Read our evidentiary record, compiled with support from Dar Justice and other Syrian organizations: cja.org/what-we-do/l...

🔈 Tomorrow: U.S. District Court in D.C. will hear evidence in the case of Obada Mzaik, a Syrian-American alleging #torture by #Syrian officials. Open to media and the public. Courtroom 12, 10AM.

Today marks 11 years since #ISIL's attack on the #Yazidi. We remember the missing & the suffering, supporting our Yazidi partners for justice in the #YazidiGenocide. To support accountability efforts, we commissioned expert papers on ISIL's crimes. Read ➡️ cja.org/what-we-do/t...

Meet our client Obada Mzaik, a Syrian-American seeking accountability for #torture in #Assad’s prisons. ➡️ www.nbcnews.com/now/video/sy...

U.S. federal law provides important pathways for victims of state #torture to pursue justice. The upcoming Mzaik case shows how civil remedies in U.S. courts create opportunities for survivors. Learn more: cja.org/what-we-do/l...

On #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons, CJA supports trafficked persons seeking justice. In 2018, with Beth Van Schaack & Dr. Ralph Steinhardt, we filed an amicus brief supporting Cambodian villagers who allege they were trafficked & forced into labor. Learn more ➡️ cja.org/what-we-do/l...

Today marks 35 years since the #LutheranChurchMassacre, one of the deadliest events of #Liberia’s civil war. We’ve been working with survivors seeking justice for the 600 killed. Learn about our work seeking accountability for the massacre ➡️ cja.org/what-we-do/l....

🔈 Evidentiary hearing at the U.S. District Court for D.C. set for August 7 in Mzaik v. Syrian Arab Republic, seeking accountability for #torture in #Assad’s prisons. Learn more: conta.cc/3UAYupK

Today, we remember the thousands subjected to #GBV, captured & killed 30 years ago during the #SrebrenicaGenocide. We are proud to have represented Kemal Mehinovic, a Bosnian man who was tortured by his neighbor during the war, learn more about his case: cja.org/what-we-do/l...

Day 2 of CJA’s workshop on advancing ISIL accountability for human rights violations and int'l crimes. Charlie Winter presented a primer on ISKP, exploring the ideology, recruitment, and revenue streams of the group. Read more: cja.org/wp-content/u...

We’re in London hosting a two-day workshop connecting ISIL experts & their latest research with prosecutors and investigators to advance ISIL accountability for int’l crimes and human rights abuses. Insightful exchanges on Day 1. ⬇️

Today, on the International Day in Support of Victims of #Torture, we unite in solidarity with torture victims globally, and especially with our #Syrian and #Gambian partners who are working to #EndImpunity for torture. ⬇️ Learn more and support our anti-torture work: cja.org/human-rights...

2 yrs ago, a US jury found Jean Morose Viliena, former mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, liable for extrajudicial killing, torture & attempted EJK. He’s now being sentenced for immigration fraud related to his human rights abuses. Our clients told the judge of the pain he'd caused.

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence Against Women in Conflict, we recognize our Burmese partners who have been dedicated ​to advocating for and supporting survivors of conflict related​ #SBGV in Burma for decades. @chinhumanrights.bsky.social

📣New publication announcement! CJA presents 9 expert papers with new research on categories of IS membership, IS affiliates in Afghanistan, Central Africa, and Libya, relations with competing groups, and more. Access free:

We hope you’ve enjoyed celebrating our incredible honorees for this year's #CJAVirtualGala! On this final day, watch our Champions of Justice, Deborah Amos & Susan Meiselas, in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Preston: youtu.be/Wn8_WbL9peU?...

Our innovative litigation is possible with exceptional partners. We’re proud to present this year’s Partner in Justice award to Freshfields US LLP for their work with us to seek accountability for torture in the Assad regime’s prisons. Hear from Freshfields ➡️

We’re proud to present the Alliance of Victim-Led Organizations (AVLO) with the 2025 Judith Lee Stronach Award for their dedication to justice in The Gambia through the creation of a war crimes court. Their efforts have been vital in securing truth & justice for victims. Watch AVLO's acceptance ➡️

Today we honor Deborah Amos for her groundbreaking, balanced, & humane reporting on history-making events like the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the conflicts in Syria & Iraq. Celebrate and hear from Deborah about her work ➡️ youtu.be/87o9mqhAUTw?...

We’re thrilled to present Susan Meiselas with the Champion of Justice Award for her unflinching, insightful, & compassionate journalism on victims, survivors, & communities. Join us in recognizing her commitment to the Power of Truth. Watch her speech ➡️ youtu.be/yotRUimqRYc?...

We are officially kicking off #CJAVirtualGala 2025! All week we will be presenting our fantastic honorees and sponsors. You can still celebrate by showing your support at cja.org/gala2025