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Office of Global Criminal Justice

Our Mission

The Office of Global Criminal Justice advises the Secretary of State and the Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights on issues related to war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. In particular, the Office helps formulate U.S. policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for mass atrocities.

Beth Van Schaack

Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice

Beth Van Schaack

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