Past Work

This page contains information about work that was completed by CFJ prior to 2025. For more information on our current programs and events, read more about TrialWatch, Waging Justice for Women and The Albies.

For five years, the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s Docket initiative helped to represent survivors of grave international crimes in court, gathering evidence in conflict zones and working to advance accountability for perpetrators.

Our work on behalf of survivors continues through our Waging Justice for Women initiative, including a number of cases focused on representing survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

CFJ will also launch a partnership with the University of Oxford in 2025 to harness technology and artificial intelligence to advance accountability and justice.

Waging Justice For Women Coming Soon: The Institute for Technology and Justice

Did you know

CFJ created an award-winning online tool that looks into how each of the 193 UN Member states criminalizes the most serious international crimes. Visit the Justice Beyond Borders online mapping tool here.

Ukraine
People walk near a destroyed residential building in Mariupol

Gathering Evidence of War Crimes

After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, The Docket gathered evidence of war crimes, helping to bring justice to the survivors.
Ukraine
Venezeuela
People take part in a protest march against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela

Prosecuting Crimes Against Humanity

Since 2014, the Venezuelan authorities have responded to mass protests against the government with systematic repression and extreme violence that resulted in the deaths of thousands of protesters.
Venezuela
DRC
Gold miners form a human chain while digging an open pit

Supporting Survivors of International Crimes

For over twenty years, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has failed to take serious steps to investigate alleged crimes against humanity committed during the conflict, including murder, torture, rape, and enslavement.
Democratic Republic of Congo
Darfur
Former Sudanese President Omar Bashir stands in a car raising his walking stick and surrounded by supporters

Justice for Darfuri Survivors

CFJ co-founder Amal Clooney represented over 100 survivors at the International Criminal Court in the first case involving crimes against civilians in Darfur.
Darfur
Antiquities
Someone takes a photograph of ancient antiquities laid on a table

Disrupting How War Crimes Are Financed

Funds generated from the antiquities trade are used by armed groups to purchase weapons, recruit fighters, and support violent activities that include international crimes and terrorism. For ISIS, looted antiquities have reportedly become one of its main sources of revenue.
Antiquities