The opening of a second case in the situation in Congo: Transfer of G. Katanga to the ICC
On 18 October 2007 the ICC made public the arrest warrant against Germain Katanga which was issued on 2 July 2007. On 17 October 2007, the Congolese authorities had surrendered and transferred Mr. Germain Katanga, a Congolese national and alleged commander of the Patriotic Resistance Force in Ituri (“FRPI”), to the ICC. The warrant of arrest for Mr. Katanga lists nine counts on the basis of his individual criminal responsibility, including crimes against humanity and war crimes.
18 October 2007

Seminar on the ICC attended by religious leaders in the DRC
The seminar on the ICC co-organised by the National Coalition for ICC (CN-CPI) and the International Federation of Living Churches (FIDEV) brought together large numbers of Congolese religious leaders involved in the fight against impunity. The seminar aims to promote the mandate of the ICC, and provide a discussion forum on the role of the Church in promoting the reparative justice process.
1 - 3 November 2007

ICC & the State Conference
With Judge Adrian Fulford (Trial Chamber I, ICC), Mariana Goetz REDRESS and others. The conference brought together experts from the fields of law, politics and international relations as well as practitioners from the Court, civil society, states and the International Criminal Court Legal Tools Partners.
9 November 2007
Nottingham University, UK

Challenges to International Humanitarian Law
Organised in cooperation with the Finnish Red Cross. It is intended to provide insights into new developments of, and challenges to, international humanitarian law. Issues such as child soldiers and genocide will be covered. Students, researchers, practitioners, IO/NGO personnel, and others interested in broadening their knowledge of international humanitarian law are encouraged to apply. For more information www.abo.fi/instut/imr/courses.htm
12-16 November 2007
Institute for Human Rights at Abo Akademi University

42nd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
In accordance with Article 62 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, States Parties to the Charter are required to submit every two years, a report on the legislative or other measures taken, with a view to giving effect to the rights and freedoms recognized and guaranteed by the Charter. www.achpr.org/english/_info/news_en.html
14 - 28 November 2007
Republic of Congo-Brazzaville

A day of workshops on the ICC and victims’ rights
The workshops brought together RADHIT, LIPADHO and REDRESS and were coordinated by LIPADHO. During the workshops victims’ rights and the problems and challenges faced, as well ICC priorities and objectives were discussed.
15 November 2007
Bunia, Republic of Congo

A day of workshops on the ICC and victims’ rights
A series of workshops with different human rights organisations.
16 November 2007
Beni, North Kivu

Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions
The first meeting of the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights Institutions. The Forum, jointly organized by HRU and Uganda Human Rights Commission, takes place within the People’s Forum and aims to bring together Human Rights Commissioners and Senior Officials from NHRIs across the Commonwealth. HRU envisages that the Forum will serve as a common platform for Commonwealth NHRIs to share experiences and build a common voice for the better national-level promotion and protection of human rights. At the Forum, a report of the Steering Committee will be discussed and considered and HRU also aims to launch a publication entitled: Comparative Study on the Mandates of National Human Rights Institutions across the Commonwealth.
19 - 20 November 2007
Kampala, Uganda

Panel Discussion on the Right to Defence & Equality of Arms before ICC
On the occasion of the Twelfth Anniversary of the International Bar Association (IBA)’s Human Rights Institute and the Fifth Anniversary of the entry into force of the Rome Statute establishing the International Criminal Court, IBA is organising a Panel Discussion on the Right to Defence & Equality of Arms before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Contact Information: Marie-Pierre Olivier, IBA Hague Office: Email: marie.olivier@int-bar.org Phone: +31 (0)70-302 2827).
27 November 2007 4-6pm
Peace Palace Academy Hall, The Hague, the Netherlands
Havana, Cuba

Sixth session of the ICC Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute
Delegates will elect three judges to replace those who have resigned prior to the end of their terms as well as six members of the Committee on Budget and Finance (CBF). In addition, state representatives will make recommendations on the nine shortlisted candidates to replace the current ICC Registrar whose term will expire next year.
30 November - 14 December 2007
United Nations Headquarters, New York

The Trial in the Case of Mr Thomas Lubanga Dyilo
On 9 November 2007, Trial Chamber I set the beginning of the Thomas Lubanga Dyilo trial for 31 March 2008. On 29 January 2007, Pre-Trial Chamber I confirmed the charges brought by the Prosecutor against Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, namely war crimes consisting of conscripting and enlisting children under the age of 15 into the FPLC, the military wing of the Union des patriotes congolais (UPC), and using them to participate actively in hostilities in Ituri, from September 2002 to 13 August 2003.
31 March 2008

IV International Meeting on Justice and Law 2008
IV International Meeting on Justice and Law 2008 (includes a module on the ICC) organised by the Tribunal Supremo Popular de la República de Cuba. For further information, contact Ortelio Juiz Prieto at dinfotsp@ceniai.inf.cu
21 - 23 May 2008