Angelina Jolie " Symposium on International Law and Justice-Introduction"

Symposium on International Law and Justice, Session Three: The Darfur Case (Video)
Introductory Speaker: Angelina Jolie, Goodwill Ambassador, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Co-chair, Jolie-Pitt Foundation
Speaker: Luis Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
Presider: Nicholas D. Kristof, Columnist, New York Times

October 17, 2008
Webcast: Symposium on International Law and Justice: Evolving Norms and U.S. Responses
Conference Panel Session: CFR Symposium on International Law and Justice, Session Three: The Darfur Case

Angelina Jolie introduced the sesssion discussing her work with the UN High Commission on Refugees and her thoughts on how to balance peace and justice. Luis Moreno-Ocampo, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, spoke to the Council on Foreign Relations about the court's cases in Sudan. "People in Darfur are targeted by the very people who are supposed to protect them," he said. He then urged individuals to recognize the importance of the court's work in shifting public opinion on international justice. "The call for justice is not going away," he said. His speech was followed by a discussion with Nicholas Kristof, columnist for the New York Times. Kristof queried the prosecutor on whether it is possible for peace and justice to coexist. "I do justice," responded Moreno-Ocampo. But he acknowledged the challenge of his work given his inability to arrest the individuals he indicts. He must rely on the international community, but as he states, "that is the problem--the international community is not yet a community."

This session was part of the CFR Symposium on International Law and Justice, which was made possible through the generous support of the Jolie-Pitt Foundation

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[BONGMACAPAGAL]

Angelina has a good heart. She deserves everything she has. A wonderful person.

[built2perfection]

Amazing lady... no other words

[obedalonso]

This woman realy walking the talk!!!

[animegeek27]

She's part of this shot.

[elarrebat]

Those are profound and strong words of wisdom with wich I agree completely. I am very happy to know that a person as famous as A. Jolie have made those remarks. It is exactly what the world needs to understand: Without justice there is no possiblility of confidence in International Humanitarian Law. Be it the ICC or domestic tribunals, those criminals have to be tried and severly punished if found guilty. Kudos for you, Missis Jolie!

[mariocarne]

Angelina Jolie should run for Department of State Secretary on next elections. You are my favorite, Angelina! Ged bless your heart.

[mariothao]

i just love her...she so amazing...

[SpOrTsDiVa10]

wow! she is just amazing. she has a great giving heart. not like many other celebrities who have no lives outside of hollywood. shes using her power to create good in this world. I admire her, she is my role model! LUV U ANGIE!

[MrCarmelo007]

quando mi vieni a prendere in sicilia.........by ORIONE...... CIAO BEDDA