Authors

1 Faculty of Law, Islamic Azad University Najaf Abad Branch, Najaf Abad, Iran

2 Associate Prof., Faculty of Law, Islamic Azad University Najaf Abad Branch, Najaf Abad, Iran

Abstract

Victims of international crimes almost are in a weak and fragile state. Protection of victims in the framework of international criminal tribunal is not strong protection and if this limited protection remains in the rules of the statue there will be an unbalance between the situation of victims and accused persons in proceedings. NGOs that in the last few years expanded in form of quality of tasks and number, have a considerable potential to balance this relation and protection of victims in proceedings. The main protection is legal consultation to victims. Legal consultations often achieve in forms of drafting applications and introducing solicitors for victims. Sometimes NGOs do their protection as "Amicus Curiae" and inform the court of events. Thus, they could help in establishing justice. NGOs in this area are almost popular and recognized organizations such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, International Bar Association, etc. they used every means for reaching the objects of international criminal law, particularly justice. Moreover to legal aids, they contact persons in danger of victimization, try to increase their awareness and also contact States for persuading them to protect victims.

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