From Syria to Somalia, CJA continues to advocate for victims and survivors of human rights abuses. We invite you to check out our 2016 Annual Report, a testament to the commitment of our supporters and our collective resolve. Please direct any question
Read CJA’s New Annual Report
- September 6, 2016
We are pleased to present CJA’s Annual Report FY14-15. This report details some programming and operations highlights from the recent past. It also gives us a chance to acknowledge and thank all of our supporters. Click here to support CJA today
Breaking News: Peruvian National Court Finds Former Military Personnel Guilty of War Crimes for Accomarca Massacre
- September 1, 2016
Peruvian National Court Finds Former Military Personnel Guilty of War Crimes for Accomarca Massacre September 1, 2016—The Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA) welcomes today’s decision by the Peruvian national court finding guilty Telmo
Breaking News: Salvadoran Supreme Court Rules Amnesty Law Unconstitutional
- July 14, 2016
For Immediate Release – July 14, 2016 – Lisa Cohen – lisa@lisacohen.org – (310) 395-2544 Salvadoran Supreme Court Rules Amnesty Law Unconstitutional Path Forward for Accountability for Severe Human Rights Crimes Followers commemorate the 21st Annivers
Breaking News: Family of Slain U.S. Journalist Marie Colvin Sues Assad Regime
- July 9, 2016
Today, the Center for Justice & Accountability (CJA) and co-counsel Shearman & Sterling LLP filed a lawsuit against the government of Syria for the murder of American journalist Marie Colvin. The suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for th
Victory! Former Pinochet Lieutenant Found Liable for Murder and Torture of Chilean Folksinger
- June 27, 2016
For Immediate Release June 27, 2016 lisa@lisacohen.org Contact: Lisa Cohen, 310-395- 2544 Former Pinochet Lieutenant Found Liable for Murder and Torture of Chilean Folksinger A six-person jury in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District Florida
Jara v. Barrientos Trial in Orlando: A Full Summary
- June 17, 2016
On Monday, June 13th, CJA and pro-bono co-counsel Chadbourne & Parke, LLP began presenting evidence and testimony against former Pinochet Lieutenant Pedro Pablo Barrientos Nuñez (“Barrientos”), a current resident of Deltona, Florida, for his role i
CJA needs your help to obtain justice for the family of Victor Jara
- June 6, 2016
Dear Friends, Artists have the ability to speak truth in ways much more powerful than politicians. That is what scared General Augusto Pinochet about legendary folksinger Víctor Jara, and why in the days following Pinochet’s coup forty years ago, membe
Job Opening at CJA – Director of Development and Communications
- May 19, 2016
CJA is currently looking for a Director of Development and Communications. This position contributes to CJA’s overall mission by spearheading fund development and communications efforts from design through execution. The ideal candidate will be a seaso
CJA Applauds Obama’s Executive Order on Mass Atrocity Prevention
- May 19, 2016
The Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA) applauds President Obama’s Executive Order, made on May 18, outlining a comprehensive approach to mass atrocity prevention and response. The President called mass atrocity prevention and detection a “core
