Public International Law & Policy Group

PILPG is excited to announce that Julian Braithwaite is joining PILPG’s Circle of Former Ambassadors to the United Nations Human Rights Council, a network of several former Ambassadors to the Human Rights Council. Julian Braithwaite CMG has had an extensive career with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the UK Government, including most recently as Director General for Europe and as a Director General in the Home Office. Before that, he was Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UK Mission to the UN, and other international organizations in Geneva from 2015 to 2021 including the UN Human Rights Council, and to the EU Political and Security Committee in Brussels from 2011 to 2015. Other previous roles have included Director of Consular Services, Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO); Counsellor for Global Issues, British Embassy Washington DC; and Director of Communications, Office of the High Representative, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Much of his early career, he spent dealing with conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, including with the FCO, UN, and NATO. Julian Braithwaite is currently President and CEO of the International Alliance for International Drinking, a not-for-profit organization based in London and Washington DC dedicated to reducing harmful drinking and promoting understanding of responsible drinking, and supported by the world's leading beer, wine, and spirits companies. He is also a trustee of Prisoners Abroad, a UK charity that supports the health, wellbeing, and human rights of British citizens detained overseas. Welcome, Julian Braithwaite! - Founder, Dr. Paul R. Williams

📢 Join us for a critical conversation on Sudan's future! On Monday, December 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM ET (6:00 PM Khartoum time), the Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG) will host a 1-hour webinar on the critical role of Sudanese civilians in shaping a peaceful and accountable future for Sudan. Drawing on insights from PILPG’s recently published Negotiations Briefing Book for Sudanese Civilians, this webinar will offer practical guidance to empower civilians with the knowledge and tools needed to actively engage in peace efforts.  The event will feature expert insights from Dr. Paul R. Williams, and PILPG’s Senior LegalAdvisor and Sudanese Lawyer, Mohamed Elnu'man. The discussion will be moderated by PILPG’s Program Manager, Heba Bawaieh. The event will be held in English with Arabic interpretation.  Read the briefing book: https://lnkd.in/eS5GwpQq Register for the event! https://lnkd.in/eMyFiKbV

تدعوكم مجموعة القانون الدولي والسیاسات العامة للانضمام إلى نقاش اسفیري حول الدور الأساسي الذي یلعبھ المدنیون السودانیون في مستقبل السودان في غضون ھذه الظروف. سیعقد ھذا الحوار یوم الاثنین، الموافق 16 دیسمبر/ كانون الأول 2024، الساعة ١١ صباحاً بالتوقیت الشرقي للولایات المتحدة، الساعة 6 مسا ًء بتوقیت الخرطوم. بنا ًء على ما یضمھ كتاب المفاوضات للقیادة المدنیة السودانیة الذي أصدرتھ مجموعة القانون الدولي والسیاسات العامة مؤخراً للمدنیین السودانیین، ستقدم ھذه الندوة إرشادات عملیة لتزوید المدنیین بالمعرفة والأدوات اللازمة للمشاركة النشطة في أي جھود مرتقبة للسلام. سیشارك في الجلسة مفاوض السلام البارز ورئیس مجموعة القانون الدولي والسیاسات العامة الدكتور بول ویلیامز والمستشار القانوني لمجموعة القانون الدولي والسیاسات العامة، السید محمد النعمان. ستُعقد ھذه الفعالیة عبر الإنترنت باللغة الإنجلیزیة وتتضمن ترجمة فوریة إلى العربیة. ونحث المشاركین على مراجعة كتاب المفاوضات للقیادة المدنیة السودانیة، المتاح باللغتین الإنجلیزیة والعربیة، للاستفادة القصوى من ھذه الجلسة. یرجى إرسال أسئلتكم مسبقاً لتعزیز النقاش: https://lnkd.in/eS5GwpQq    یمكنكم التسجیل لھذه الجلسة ھنا: https://lnkd.in/eMyFiKbV

We are proud to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of the Milbank LLP team to the Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG). Their legal expertise has been instrumental in shaping potential strategies for security sector reform in Sudan, a vital aspect of ensuring lasting peace in the region following the conflict. We sincerely appreciate Milbank's unwavering commitment to excellence and professionalism, highlighting the essential role of legal expertise in peacebuilding efforts. Carlos T Albarracin, Abir Varma, Alyssa Julian, Amanda Borges, Rene Kathawala #LegalExcellence #PILPGImpact -Founder, Dr. Paul R. Williams 

Can Peace Agreements Overcome Decades of Dictatorship? In 2020, Sudan stood at a crossroads with the signing of the Juba Peace Agreement (JPA). Aiming for more than a ceasefire, the JPA sought to reshape Sudan's governance and address the deep-rooted distrust left by over 30 years under dictatorship. But did it pave the way for a lasting peace? In the latest Lawyering Peace: Hot Takes episode, our team explores the JPA's innovative negotiation strategies, key turning points, and impact on Sudan today. Join Dr. Paul R. Williams, Professor Milena Sterio, and host Heba Bawaieh as they discuss what succeeded, what challenges remain, and lessons for future peacebuilding efforts around the world. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eVgsX9vw #Peacebuilding #Sudan #JubaPeaceAgreement #LawyeringPeace

📢 Announcement: Sudan Civilian Leadership Negotiations Briefing Book PILPG is pleased to share the Sudanese Civilian Leadership Negotiations Briefing Book. This resource is designed to support Sudanese civilians as they prepare for potential peace negotiations, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively represent their interests. The Briefing Book offers practical insights into key negotiation topics, including:  ✅ Truth Commissions & Fact-Finding ✅ Accountability ✅ Security Sector Reform (SSR) ✅ Peacekeeping ✅ Wealth Sharing ✅ Lustration and Dismantlement of institutional bodies  ✅ Process & Structure of Civilian Delegations Each section provides talking points, legal arguments, and references to relevant laws, helping civilian representatives navigate complex negotiations. We hope this resource will serve as a valuable tool in supporting Sudanese leadership as they work toward peace and inclusive solutions. 🔗 Click here to explore the briefing book: https://lnkd.in/eS5GwpQq -Founder, Dr. Paul R. Williams 

In the quest for lasting peace, it is essential to ensure that those responsible for atrocity crimes are held accountable. Check out the latest issue of War Crimes Prosecution Watch, a collaboration between Case Western Reserve University School of Law and the Public International Law & Policy Group: https://lnkd.in/eFYk3AGv -Founder, Dr. Paul R. Williams

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Join us as we dive into the Syrian peace process with the incredible Hind Aboud Kabawat, a trailblazer in peacebuilding and women empowerment. From the brutality of the Assad regime to the resilience of Syrian women, Hind shares her powerful journey in the Geneva peace talks, fighting for justice and meaningful civilian inclusion. Don't miss her insights on why true peace requires more than just a signed agreement—it's about empowering voices on the ground. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation on Syria! 🇸🇾 Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eAyQ6tZt Apple: https://lnkd.in/eRZaQ4UU Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eEwViwq9 -Founder, Dr. Paul R. Williams 

In the pursuit of durable peace, holding perpetrators of atrocity crimes accountable for their actions is crucial. Check out the latest issue of War Crimes Prosecution Watch, a collaboration between Case Western Reserve University School of Law and the Public International Law & Policy Group: https://lnkd.in/eqW_5rWU -Founder, Dr. Paul R. Williams

Out Now: Candidates’ stances on international law aren’t really hot topics in US politics — but from Israel arms support to Guantanamo Bay, the election results next week could have far-reaching implications for global justice issues👇 https://lnkd.in/dwi2Nfhz With Janet H. Anderson, Stephanie van den Berg, Alka Pradhan, Carmen Cheung & Milena Sterio. #AsymmetricalHaircuts #podcast #pod #internationallaw #internationaljustice #thehague #warcrimes #reporting #elections2024 #US #Israel #Guantanamo