The War Childhood Museum’s Director-General, Jasminko Halilović, spoke at the Nuremberg Forum 2024, which took place from October 10 to 12 in the historic Courtroom 600 at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg. Organized by the International Nuremberg Principles Academy, this year’s forum focused on the theme “For Every Child: Protecting Children’s Rights in Armed Conflict.”
Halilović participated in the opening discussion alongside experts in trauma and child rights protection, including Dr. Yael Danieli, Founder and CEO of the International Center for MultiGenerational Legacies of Trauma, and Prof. Ann Skelton, Chairperson of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. The panel examined ongoing challenges and explored legal frameworks aimed at safeguarding the rights of children in conflict zones.
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Halilović spoke about the work of the War Childhood Museum and how it continues to expand its unique collection across various contexts. During the opening session, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, highlighted the importance of involving children as witnesses in legal proceedings. “We need to listen to children and stop assuming that, as adults, we know better. As we have learned from the War Childhood Museum’s experiences, this is not how children want us to perceive them,” said Khan, referencing the insights shared by Halilović.
Karim Khan, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court
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The Nuremberg Forum 2024 brought together leading figures from international law, human rights organizations, and civil society to discuss and propose actionable solutions for enhancing the protection of children’s rights in conflict settings. The discussions covered a wide range of topics, from prosecutorial strategies for crimes against children to transitional justice approaches and the role of civil society in supporting child survivors.
For more details about the Nuremberg Forum 2024, visit the International Nuremberg Principles Academy’s website.
