Faithful Against Torture Citizens for Global Solutions is proud to announce the release of Faithful Against Torture, a collection of essays by people of faith considering torture in the light of the principles, precepts and traditions of their religions. The essays in this collection remind us that all of our major religions and religious leaders have wisdom and insigh...

IN THE NEWS: Read About ICC President Philippe Kirsch's Visit to Capitol Hill   On February 13, 2009 Citizens for Global Solutions, the United Nations Association of the National Capitol Area and UNA-USA welcomed President Philippe Kirsch of the International Criminal Court to speak at the Rayburn House office building in Washington D.C. He was introduced by Rep...

FACT SHEET: Prosecuting Mass Atrocities: Defining a New U.S. Role within the International Criminal Court Introduction In January 2009, the International Criminal Court (ICC) began its first trial. Thomas Lubanga, former rebel leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is accused of recruiting and training child soldiers for combat. The Court has issued an arrest w...

Seven Goals for Responsible U.S. Global Engagement in 2009 + Back to the 2009 Spring Newsletter For the first time in more than a decade, global citizens can move from defense to offense, as we work for responsible U.S. engagement with the world. The inauguration of President Barack Obama and an increase in internationally-minded representatives in the U.S. Congress gi...

  On February 13, 2009 Citizens for Global Solutions, the United Nations Association of the National Capitol Area and UNA-USA welcomed President Philippe Kirsch of the International Criminal Court to speak at the Rayburn House office building in Washington D.C. He was introduced by Representative Jim McGovern and Patrica Wald, former chief justice of the DC Court of Appeals. Below are the t...

The International Criminal Court in a New Era with Phillip Kirsch, President of ICC (at the time) and Hon. Patricia Wald Citizens for Global Solutions, The United Nations Association of the National Capital Area and the United Nations Association of the United States of America cordially invite you to The International Criminal Court in a New Era Featuring Phillip...

International Criminal Court Begins its 1st Trial of an Accused War Criminal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2009 Washington, DC – Citizens for Global Solutions congratulates the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the beginning of its first trial of an accused war criminal. The International Criminal Tribunal is the world's first permanent court for prosecuting ...

The following memo was sent to Eric Schwartz in his capacity as a member of the Obama transition team by John Washburn, Director, International Criminal Court Programs, United Nations Association of the USA; And Don Kraus, CEO, Citizens For Global Solutions.  Click here for a pdf version. There are three priority actions open to the incoming Obama administration for creating a new relationsh...

Video: UN Plaza: Treaties of the Future Don Kraus, CEO of Citizens for Global Solutions recently met with Mark Goldberg of The American Prospect, UN Dispatch via webcam on Bloggingheads TV and discussed the new possibilities in multilateral foreign policy under the Barrack Obama administration.     ...

ANALYSIS: Obama vs. McCain on Darfur Megan Wagner (This is the seventh in a series of papers analyzing the global and foreign policy views of the “presumptive presidential nominees” and how each candidate may govern as our nation’s next president.) Since fighting erupted in Darfur in 2003, an estimated 450,000 people have died due to violence or disease, and 2....