Justice for all victims of international crimes
Civitas Maxima supports forgotten victims of international crimes, facilitating their pursuit of justice.
We document, litigate and provide assistance to judicial authorities. We share our expertise and bolster the ability of civil society groups and legal practitioners. We inform the public and communities in the countries where the crimes were committed about trials and advancements in international justice.
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In 2024, we have continued to help victims of mass crimes obtain justice in national courts around the world. Our annual report highlights our achievements, explores the legal avenues we have pursued and tells the story of the victims we have supported in their courageous quest for justice and accountability.
Latest news
Civitas Maxima endorses the Initiative for Disability Inclusion in the Convention on Crimes against Humanity
In January, Civitas Maxima endorsed the Initiative for Disability Inclusion in the Convention on Crimes against Humanity, supporting the meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities and strengthening accountability for crimes committed against them under international law.
The crime of aggression: easy to prove, but (almost) never tried
Despite its legal clarity and direct evidence in cases like Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the crime of aggression remains almost untried—prompting calls for a special tribunal and renewed focus on international justice
Judgment of the Swiss Court in defamation case againt the Director of Civitas Maxima now available in English
On May 27, 2025, the criminal division of the Jura-Bernois Seeland Regional Court in Switzerland found Mr. Alan White, a U.S. national, guilty of acts of defamation committed in July 2021 against the Director of Civitas Maxima, Alain Werner. The same Court issued a 38-page written judgment analyzing in detail the Court’s argumentation. We have…
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