David Scheffer
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues
David Scheffer was the first U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, an office he held until 2001. As ambassador, he participated in the creation of the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, and led the United States negotiating team in United Nations talks on the International Criminal Court. Scheffer is the author of numerous articles and book chapters, including his memoir All the Missing Souls. He is currently Professor of Law and Director of the Center for International Human Rights at Northwestern University.
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David Scheffer Defines Genocide
Establishing the International Criminal Court
Helping Genocide Victims
Preventing Mass Killings
Prosecuting the Leadership that Directs Genocide
Responding to Violations of International Humanitarian Law
Shoes of the Killing Fields
Stopping Genocide Perpetrators
The Office of War Crimes Issues and Kosovo