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SUMMARY:LIVE Project Seminar #2
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Title: \n\n\n\nDefining and Categorizing Atrocity Crimes\, And How To Gather Evidence \n\n\n\nDate and Location: \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 13 (1 – 4 PM EST)\n\n\n\nToronto Metropolitan University: International Room – International Living/Learning Centre (ILC)\n\nAddress = 240 Jarvis Street\, Toronto\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLivestream: \n\n\n\nCan’t join us in person? No problem. We’ll be live-streaming our upcoming seminar on our youtube channel: @LiveProjectNJW \n\n\n\nIt can also be accessed through this link: https://youtube.com/live/BI9PL75Mwr8?feature=share  \n\n\n\nSeminar Information: \n\n\n\nThis FREE in-person seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of atrocity crimes—including genocide\, war crimes\, crimes against humanity\, and ethnic cleansing—focusing on their legal definitions and international frameworks. Participants will also receive practical training on how to document\, collect\, and preserve evidence in a legally admissible and secure manner. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: \n\n\n\nWe are honoured to announce that Dr. Mark Kersten will be joining us as a Keynote Speaker for our upcoming seminar on “Defining and Categorizing Atrocity Crimes\, and How to Gather Evidence”\, taking place on April 13\, 2025\, in Toronto\, Canada. Dr. Kersten is a renowned expert in international justice. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant at the Wayamo Foundation and is an Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley\, British Columbia.  \n\n\n\nMark’s groundbreaking work focuses on:  \n\n\n\n\nThe investigation and prosecution of international crimes\n\n\n\nMass atrocity response and prevention\n\n\n\nThe role and impact of the International Criminal Court (ICC)\n\n\n\nTransitional justice in conflict zones \n\n\n\nDomestic accountability for war crimes\n\n\n\n\nHe is the founder of the widely respected blog Justice in Conflict\, and the author of Justice in Conflict: The Effects of the ICC’s Interventions on Ending Wars and Building Peace\, published by Oxford University Press. \n\n\n\nHis writing has been featured in The Globe and Mail\, Foreign Policy\, The Washington Post\, and numerous academic publications. He has also taught at prestigious institutions including the London School of Economics\, SOAS\, and the Trudeau Centre for Peace\, Conflict\, and Justice. \n\n\n\nDuring the seminar\, Dr. Kersten will share his deep insights into international atrocity crimes\, legal frameworks\, and best practices in documenting and prosecuting such offenses—bringing immense value to both practitioners and affected communities. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this powerful event. Stay tuned for more updates! \n\n\n\nBackground: \n\n\n\nThe LIVE Project\, supported by The Law Foundation of Ontario\, empowers Ontario’s underserved communities—particularly survivors of atrocity crimes from different communities through accessible legal education. The Law Foundation Ontario\, dedicated to advancing access to justice\, provides funding to initiatives that support legal education\, research\, and services for marginalized populations. Through a series of community-based seminars\, the LIVE Project equips participants with knowledge of Canadian legal rights\, international human rights laws\, and avenues for justice. These seminars aim to build confidence\, enhance legal literacy\, and foster a sense of empowerment by addressing real legal needs and providing practical tools for advocacy and navigating the legal system. LIVE brings together a diverse team of legal educators\, researchers\, and community advocates who work closely with victims to ensure all content is culturally relevant\, legally accurate\, and empowering. \n\n\n\nConclusion: \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact us at: \n\n\n\nEmail: liveproject.njw@gmail.com \n\n\n\nSocial Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram (@NJusticeWatch)
URL:https://northernjusticewatch.org/event/live_seminer_2/
LOCATION:Toronto Metropolitan University\, International Room\, International Living/Learning Centre (ILC)\, 240 Jarvis Street\, Toronto\, M5B 2L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seminer,Workshops and Training Sessions
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