The Group of 78 has endorsed a civil-society-led petition calling on the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, pursuant to Article 15 ot the Rome Statute and United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194, to:
“* Recognize the ongoing forced displacement and denial of return as continuing international crimes under the jurisdiction of the Court.
* Open a preliminary examination and investigation into policies and practices that prevent Palestinian refugees from exercising their internationally recognized right of return.
* Accept and document testimonies of Palestinian refugees as part of an official legal process aimed at preserving evidence and advancing accountability.
* Uphold and reinforce the principles established in international law, including UN General Assembly Resolution 194, which affirms the right of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and receive restitution and compensation.
*Contribute to international efforts seeking justice, accountability, and a just and lasting resolution to the Palestinian refugee question.”
The petition was initiated by the One Democratic State Campaign, Law for Palestine, the Museum of Palestinian Memory, and other civil society groups.