The overall responsibility for ensuring the rule of law and equality before t...

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The overall responsibility for ensuring the rule of law and equality before the law rests with nations, but the role of international law in setting standards and ensuring accountability is also very important. Real gains have been made in developing the international legal frameworks and institutions to secure accountability and justice for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Justice, Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform