Northern Justice Watch

What should happen after communities submit evidence? Joanne Hodges @hodgesjoanne calls for reasoned responses, consultation with community experts, protection for advocates, and clear links between sanctions, investigations and victim compensation. Available with Turkish subtitles. We gratefully acknowledge The Law Foundation of Ontario @lawfoundationon for funding this project and supporting informed conversations about accountability. Save this as a starting point for asking decision-makers what comes next. #HumanRights #Accountability #Justice #NorthernJusticeWatch

Children of earthquake survivors from Türkiye and Syria have settled into schools in Canada. Article 3 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child makes their best interests a primary consideration. Ottawa: weigh school disruption. #ExtendTS2023 ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/P…

What should happen after communities submit evidence? Joanne Hodges @hodgesjoanne calls for reasoned responses, consultation with community experts, protection for advocates, and clear links between sanctions, investigations and victim compensation. Available with Arabic subtitles. We gratefully acknowledge The Law Foundation of Ontario @lawfoundationon for funding this project and supporting informed conversations about accountability. Save this as a starting point for asking decision-makers what comes next. #HumanRights #Accountability #Justice #NorthernJusticeWatch

Dr. Mark Kersten (@MarkKersten) on resilience and the commitment to justice under pressure. With Arabic subtitles... Thank you to @LawFoundationOn for funding this project and making these conversations possible. #HumanRights #Justice #ICC

Dr. Mark Kersten (@MarkKersten) on resilience and the commitment to justice under pressure. Watch with Turkish subtitles... Thank you to @LawFoundationOn for funding this project and making these conversations possible. #HumanRights #Justice #ICC

Turkish and Syrian earthquake survivors in Canada face losing income as TS2023 work permits expire. Ottawa: create a 36-month extension with interim work authorization during processing. Families need a workable route to keep earning. #ExtendTS2023 ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/P…

Police in Türkiye detained 21 people over alleged faith-based Gülen movement links today; reporting says seven cases involve aid to prisoners' families. Ankara prosecutors must show evidence of a crime. Lawful support for families must not be punished. stockholmcf.org/turkey-detai…

Evin Zapsu, 48, is imprisoned in Türkiye; her family says she is in severe pain and awaiting biopsy results for suspected cancer. Bünyan prison authorities must ensure prompt specialist care and follow-up. Her health cannot wait. anfenglishmobile.com/guncel/…

Seeking support should not become another burden. Dr. Hafza Girdap @HafzaGrdp highlights the fear, stigma, language barriers, and unfamiliar legal systems that survivors may face when asking for help. Watch with Arabic subtitles. We thank @LawFoundationOn #AccessToJustice #NorthernJusticeWatch

Knowledge can help create change when it reaches communities. Dr. Hafza Girdap @HafzaGrdp discusses why research and practice must come together—and how documentation, information, and grassroots engagement can contribute to social change. Watch with Arabic subtitles. This project was funded by @LawFoundationOn . #humanrights #NorthernJusticeWatch

Justice must apply to everyone—including those who failed to respect it. Yasemin Mamaloglu calls for accountability through evidence, due process, and fair trials. The justice system should be where injustice stops. Watch with Arabic subtitles. Thanks to @LawFoundationOn for their generous support. #Accountability #NorthernJusticeWatch

What should we expect from the justice system when atrocity crimes occur? Toby Mendel @TobyMendel explains the difference between guaranteeing a conviction and expecting the justice system to actively respond. This project was funded by The Law Foundation of Ontario @LawFoundationOn . We thank them for their generous support. What would help strengthen survivors’ trust in justice? #HumanRights #Justice #Accountability #NorthernJusticeWatch

Build relationships before the next crisis. Joanne Hodges @hodgesjoanne highlights how connections with journalists, researchers, civil society, and public representatives strengthen community resilience. Survivors should not have to carry the burden alone. Watch with Arabic subtitles. We thank @LawFoundationOn for their generous support. #HumanRights #NorthernJusticeWatch

Atrocity crimes affect more than their immediate victims—they strike at entire communities. Toby Mendel @TobyMendel explains why these crimes concern us all, and why their gravity demands a stronger response from states and justice systems. This project was funded by The Law Foundation of Ontario @LawFoundationOn . Human rights have no borders. Neither should our concern for justice. #HumanRights #Justice #InternationalLaw #Accountability #NorthernJusticeWatch

Rights on paper must become rights people can use. Yasemin Mamaloglu @YMamaloglu explains how community organizations help people understand their options, navigate services, and connect with legal support. Watch with Arabic subtitles. We thank @LawFoundationOn for their generous support. #AccessToJustice #NorthernJusticeWatch

Collecting evidence means protecting its integrity. Toby Mendel highlights why seeking legal guidance before collecting evidence matters—and how mishandling it can undermine its use in court. 🎬 Watch with Arabic subtitles. Thanks to @LawFoundationOn . We thank them for their generous support. #HumanRights #NorthernJusticeWatch

Disinformation does not always need you to believe a lie. Sometimes, making you doubt everything is enough. Joanne Hodges @hodgesjoanne explains how confusion can discourage people from listening, participating, and taking action. Watch with Arabic subtitles. This project was funded by The Law Foundation of Ontario @LawFoundationOn #Disinformation #NorthernJusticeWatch

Survivors deserve information and protection. Toby Mendel @TobyMendel discusses victims’ rights in Canadian atrocity-crime proceedings, including staying informed about their case and receiving protection when needed. 🎬 Watch with Arabic subtitles. This project was funded by The Law Foundation of Ontario @LawFoundationOn . #AccessToJustice #NorthernJusticeWatch

Protecting survivors starts with protecting their identity. Meris Musanovic highlights how sharing survivors’ photos and videos online can expose their identities, put their safety at risk, and make it harder to participate safely in justice proceedings. The concern is exposure and intimidation—not an automatic legal ban on testifying. Responsible documentation puts survivors’ safety, privacy, and dignity first. This project was funded by The Law Foundation of Ontario @LawFoundationOn . #NorthernJusticeWatch #Thelawfoundationofontario