Donald M. Ferencz is a distinguished Visiting Professor at the esteemed Middlesex University School of Law, where he also serves as the Convenor of the prestigious Global Institute for the Prevention of Aggression.
In his capacity as an NGO advisor to the Special Working Group on the Crime of Aggression, Ferencz played a pivotal role in developing amendments to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, a landmark treaty that lays the foundation for the Court's jurisdiction over the crime of aggression.
Ferencz's extensive experience in the field of international justice is focused primarily on enhancing the rule of law by promoting the universalization of the core crimes of the International Criminal Court, which includes genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.
A tireless advocate for the global campaign to criminalize the unlawful use of armed force, both internationally and within national criminal codes, Ferencz remains actively engaged in this critical endeavor, leveraging his expertise to promote a safer and more just world.