The engagements described on this page were undertaken by Joanna Accordi in a personal capacity. They reflect her commitment to international law and humanitarian protection, and are independent of her regulatory responsibilities at the International Regulatory Body for Artificial Intelligence (IRBAI), where she maintains strict impartiality toward all states and jurisdictions.
Ukraine Russia Peace Proposals
5 October 2022 Joanna Accordi submitted a legally grounded proposal for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Delivered to Members of the UN Security Council, UN Ambassadors, Foreign Ministers, and Presidents prior to the General Assembly, the proposal invoked:
- Articles 4, 25, and 27 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
- Article 1 of the UN Charter
- Articles 2 and 5 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
21 March 2023 A second comprehensive peace proposal was submitted, detailing a treaty framework and implementation mechanisms for a negotiated settlement, in accordance with:
- Article 4 of the ICCPR
- Article 1 of the UN Charter
A Special Committee on Implementation was also proposed to ensure feasibility in conflict zones, supported by comprehensive documentation, including Consultation Papers, a Balancing Act analysis, and a Final Proposal.
26 September 2024 Joanna authored a Strategic Peace Proposal incorporating technology-enabled peace enforcement. The proposal was submitted to global leaders and emphasized a six-phase roadmap:
- Territorial de-escalation and arms reduction
- AI-monitored ceasefire zones
- Prohibition of AI-enhanced weaponry
- Civilian protection via no-strike enforcement
- Socioeconomic reconstruction of conflict zones
- Legal mechanisms for future governance and regional autonomy
This work reflects Joanna's broader professional focus on the governance of high-risk applications of artificial intelligence, including in the military domain.
Palestine–Israel Conflict
13 October 2023 In response to the intensifying humanitarian crisis in the Middle East, Joanna Accordi submitted urgent recommendations to the United Nations Security Council. Her advocacy addressed systemic failures in conflict accountability and proposed significant reforms:
Immediate convening of a General Assembly session to amend the UN Charter, with a focus on improving fairness, accountability, and enforcement in international conflict resolution.
Support for Palestine's full UN membership, grounded in legal norms and principles of self-determination, equality, and statehood under international law.
Structural reform of veto power within the UN Security Council to limit paralysis in humanitarian crises and enable more equitable, rule-based decision-making.
Joanna's submission called for stronger adherence to jus cogens (peremptory norms of international law), arguing that diplomatic neutrality must never come at the cost of universal justice and human dignity.
Rafah Corridor Humanitarian Access Initiative
As part of her diplomatic engagement on the Palestine–Israel conflict, on 19 May 2024 Joanna Accordi issued an urgent appeal to Arab League member states — particularly to Egyptian leadership — calling for the immediate opening of the Rafah Corridor to facilitate humanitarian evacuations from Gaza. Her appeal emphasized the legal obligations under international humanitarian law, urging Egypt to guarantee safe passage for wounded civilians, elderly, and children.
In her communication, Joanna stressed the obligations arising under the 1949 Geneva Conventions to permit and facilitate humanitarian relief for civilian populations in a war zone.
This appeal was formally acknowledged by Egyptian authorities.
International Regulatory Body for AI
Joanna Accordi serves as a Board Member of the International Regulatory Body for Artificial Intelligence (IRBAI), where she contributes to the development of global regulatory frameworks, licensing standards, and ethical guidelines for AI systems.
Her responsibilities include shaping strategic policy, supporting international operations, and advising on infrastructure planning to enable scalable and accountable AI practices. Joanna also collaborates with research teams to design certification programs that promote transparency and responsibility in high-impact AI applications.