BRIEFING NOTE TO: International Justice Actors, Policymakers, and Human Rights Organizations FROM: Project Lead, ABC Tamil Oli (ECOSOC) SUBJECT: Urgent Need for Victim-Centred Transitional Justice Reforms and Revised Rules of War 1. PURPOSE This briefing note informs relevant international actors of the core objectives and preliminary critical findings of a comprehensive research project investigating the experiences of 20th and 21st-century war victims. It highlights urgent policy recommendations for reforming accountability mechanisms and international humanitarian law to better protect and provide justice for civilians. 2. SUMMARY (BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT) Despite decades of international efforts, existing transitional justice and accountability mechanisms are failing a vast number of war victims, who remain without reparations, recognition, or legal redress. As of March 2026, the number of new war victims is rising rapidly, demonstrating a global failure in conflict resp...

The Role of Mother Tongue in Shaping Identity and the Protection of Language Rights under International Law: Comparative Analysis of the 2026 Air Canada Incident and Sri Lanka’s Tamil Language Rights 📘 Disclaimer This report is an independent analytical document prepared for research, advocacy, and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it represent the official position of any government, institution, or organization. All interpretations of domestic and international law are based on publicly accessible information and established legal scholarship at the time of writing. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the authors cannot guarantee the completeness of external data sources. Readers are encouraged to consult primary legal texts and qualified professionals for formal legal guidance. 📘 Purpose of the Report The purpose of this report is to provide a rigorous, accessible, and comparative analysis of how language functions a...