Antonio Cassese

Antonio Cassese was an influential Italian jurist and international law expert, known for shaping the field of human rights and international justice. He served as a judge and later as president of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), helping to prosecute war crimes. Cassese was also a pioneer in establishing international humanitarian law and the concept of accountability for mass atrocities. His work contributed to the development of global legal standards for protecting human rights and ensuring justice for victims of serious conflicts and crimes.