The Fr. Joaquin G. Bernas, SJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education invites legal scholars, students, civil society actors, and members of the public to the third installment of its On the Sounding Board series, entitled 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐀 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐂𝐂, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
The forum will examine the legal processes of the International Criminal Court in relation to the ongoing proceedings involving former President Rodrigo Duterte, and explore the broader questions of accountability under international law.
Read more: https://www.ateneo.edu/events/2026-03-31-bending-toward-justice-forum-icc-duterte-case-victim-participation
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THE WINDHOVER
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Universal Apostolic Preferences
The Universal Apostolic Preferences provide a guiding vision for the entire Society of Jesus. They ignite our aspirations and stir our ambitions, fostering unity in our shared mission. These new Preferences encompass four crucial focal points for addressing contemporary global needs. Over the next decade, the Society of Jesus will prioritize these areas, and we extend an invitation for you to delve deeper into them and join us in making a meaningful impact rooted in the Gospel.
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