Crimes against humanity are defined under international law as specific acts, such as murder, torture, enslavement, or persecution, committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed at any civilian population. Unlike war crimes, these offenses do not require an armed conflict and can occur in peacetime. [1, 2, 3, 4]You can be charged with crimes against humanity either as an individual or under state/international law. The primary mechanisms for these charges include: [1, 2]International Prosecution: The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutes individuals for the most serious international crimes, including crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes. [1, 2]National Prosecution: Many countries have enacted their own legislation (such as the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act in Canada or the War Crimes Act in the US) enabling domestic courts to charge individuals for atrocities committed anywhere in the world. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]Civil Lawsuits: Organizations like the Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA) use domestic courts and international human rights laws to bring civil lawsuits against perpetrators. Beloud