Robert H. Jackson Center

The impact of genocide on women and girls is catastrophic. Survivors of sexual violence endure unimaginable physical, mental health, and socio-economic challenges, and are often ostracized by their own communities because of their victimization. In the aftermath of genocide and conflicts generally, women-the pillars of their community, are often marginalized from decision-making and peace-building processes. Women and girls constitute a significant majority of displaced populations and are vu

Why does the rule of law matter, and when is it most at risk? Drawing on Robert H. Jackson’s pivotal role in confronting fascism and shaping international justice, this lecture explores how legal integrity sustains democracy, public trust, and freedom. From unchecked power to authoritarianism, the program examines why the rule of law is fragile in times of crisis, and what protects society when it is challenged. This lecture is part of our 25 Years of Asking Questions lecture

About the Film: Filmmakers for the Prosecution (dir. Jean‑Christophe Klotz, ~52 min) is a compelling documentary adapted from Sandra Schulberg’s book. It retraces the extraordinary mission of Budd and Stuart Schulberg, two Hollywood-linked OSS officers, who scoured Europe after World War II to locate and preserve film evidence of Nazi atrocities to be used in the Nuremberg Trials. With never-before-seen footage, interviews, and archival letters, the film reveal

In August 1945, the Allies faced an unprecedented question: how should the world respond to crimes so vast they seemed beyond law itself? The Nuremberg Trials answered that question by establishing that individuals, even heads of state, could be held accountable for crimes against humanity. This four-day educator retreat explores the origins, conduct, and legacy of the Nuremberg Trials, with special attention to the leader

Eighty years after the Nuremberg Trials, the crime of aggression—first prosecuted under the charge of “crimes against peace”—remains one of the most complex and contested areas in international criminal law. This session explores how Nuremberg’s legacy continues to shape modern debates over accountability for acts of aggression and the evolving jurisdiction of international courts. Experts will examine current efforts to

What does justice really mean, and can it ever be fully achieved? From the Nuremberg Trials to modern war crimes, and from Supreme Court decisions to local community courts, justice often feels both essential and incomplete. This lecture invites reflection on what we expect from justice, what it asks of us, and how Robert H. Jackson’s belief in law as a moral force continues to resonate today. This lecture is part of our 25 Years of Asking Questions lecture series. We are than

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Who belongs in America? And who decides? From Ellis Island to today’s debates over immigration and citizenship, questions of inclusion and exclusion have long shaped the nation’s identity. Inspired by Korematsu v. United States, this program explores how fear, race, and national security have influenced who is recognized as fully “American.” In his dissent, Robert H. Jackson warned of the dangers of allowing racial discrimination under the Constitution. Join us for a timely conversat

As the 80 Years of Nuremberg: An International Reflection symposium draws to a close, this session returns to the history that began it all. How Did It End? Nuremberg from a Historical Perspective revisits the final days of the International Military Tribunal—its verdicts, legacies, and lessons for the generations that followed. Historians w