The French newspaper Le Monde recently featured an insightful article on the IIIM, with a focus on its impact as a justice facilitator. In an interview with IIIM Head, Catherine Marchi-Uhel, the article delves into the challenges and achievements of the organization since Ms. Marchi-Uhel assumed the role as its first head in 2017.
Le Monde traces the evolution of the IIIM from its establishment in 2016 to its current pivotal role, serving as crucial support to jurisdictions investigating and prosecuting perpetrators of core international crimes and violations in Syria. Ms. Marchi-Uhel emphasizes, in her interview, the international collaboration that the IIIM has fostered, highlighting the evidence it has meticulously collected and its close engagement with Syria’s civil society, in particular its victim/survivor associations.
For further details of the IIIM’s approach and contribution, we invite you to read the full article here.