Istanbul will host the International Justice Summit tomorrow, Thursday, bringing together justice ministers, judges, legal experts and academics from more than 70 countries to examine a number of international issues, with accountability for Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip high on the agenda.
The Turkish Ministry of Justice said on Wednesday that the two-day summit, running Thursday and Friday, will bring together around 600 prominent participants, including government officials, legal professionals and representatives of international organizations.
The agenda will cover human rights, international arbitration, artificial intelligence and cybercrime, as well as the application of international humanitarian law and accountability mechanisms in relation to the situation in Gaza.
The summit will feature eight sessions and 40 speakers. One of the key discussions will focus on “Applying International Humanitarian Law: Universal Principles and Accountability – The Case of Gaza.” Other sessions will examine international courts and arbitration, human rights, social media accountability, the energy transition, migration and human dignity.
The event will also include representatives from 18 bar associations and more than 30 international organizations. Justice ministers attending the summit are expected to hold a series of bilateral and diplomatic meetings on the sidelines.
Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gürlek is scheduled to deliver the opening speech, while President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to attend the second day and address the summit participants.
