The hostilities in Nagorno Karabakh, accompanied by a humanitarian crisis and massive human rights violations, represent another conflict in the post-Soviet region and pose a severe threat to international security. The complex security situation requires increased public attention to reach a peaceful resolution of the conflict and accountability for human rights violations and international crimes.

The webinar contributes to the discussion by analyzing the historical background and root causes of the conflict and assessing the questions of self-determination and sovereignty over the contested land. The panel also focused on the prospective role of the International Criminal Court in the conflict and avenues for peaceful resolution.

Speakers:

• Sheila Paylan – International Human Rights Lawyer and former Legal Adviser to the UN

• Dr. Roisin Burke – Assistant Professor of Public International Law, Netherlands Institute of Human Rights, Utrecht University

• Yuzuki Nagakoshi – Attorney at Law

• Dr. Sarah Babayan – Negotiations Expert, Legal Advisor & Conflict Manager

Moderator:

• Eka Khutsishvili – South East Europe and Black Sea Region Programme Director, Platform for Peace and Humanity