The ICMGLT is pleased to announce the first global screening of the documentary, “Peace Through Justice – The Legacy of Thomas Buergenthal” which focuses on the life and legacy of our esteemed Honorary Board Member, Judge Thomas Buergenthal. .  The video isfollowed by a live conversation between Judge Thomas Buergenthal and  Dr. Viviane Dittrich, Deputy Director ofthe International Nuremberg Principles Academy during which they will address the Judge’s commitment to seeking accountability without revenge as well as current challenges in the field.  Time will be set aside for questions from the audience.

As a Holocaust survivor and jurist, Judge Buergenthal has been a tireless champion for the principle that governments and individuals must be held accountable under international law for human rights violations. The film shows the extraordinary life of Judge Buergenthal and his influence on global efforts to educate and empower a new generation of lawyers to seek justice for victims and survivors and accountability for perpetrators.

The documentary was created by Ilona Kalmbach and Sabine Jainski (competent filmproduktion) and realized with the kind support of the Zukunftsstiftung der Sparkasse Nürnberg. For more information, please check this website.The event was recorded and made available on the Nuremberg Academy Youtube channel.