About the work of the Sixth Committee of the UN

The concept of "crime against humanity" is currently under debate in order to strengthen and update it and to create a new treaty or convention on the subject.

Within the framework of the UN General Assembly, the sixth committee holds working meetings and debates on various topics, including the issue of "crime against humanity", held on October 13 and 14, 2025.

It is expected that, based on Resolution 79/122 of the UN General Assembly, the creation of the treaty for the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity will begin in 2028.

It is important to note that the current definition of "crime against humanity" is based on the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, adopted on July 17, 1998, and which entered into force on July 1, 2002, in Article 7, paragraph 1.

The debate at the UN focuses on the fact that there is currently no international convention or treaty on this issue.

For many countries, a broader and more binding instrument is required. It also seeks to clarify certain concepts or harmonize definitions of international and national law.

It also aims to update the debate and the international legal document in the face of new contexts, such as new forms of systematic violence such as environmental or digital issues.

Some countries and NGOs have sought to expand the concept while keeping it in line with what is happening in the current reality.

A convention or treaty on the subject could allow for greater international cooperation in judicial and international law matters.

So, this new debate at the UN seeks to strengthen international law through clarity and legal force.

It is important to note that this new treaty could strengthen international law within the legal framework of existing international humanitarian law, human rights law and customary international law.