The purpose of the Nuremberg Trials, held after World War II, was to bring war criminals to justice and provide a legal framework for prosecuting individuals for crimes against humanity. The trials aimed to hold leaders accountable for their roles in the Holocaust and other war atrocities, establishing precedents in international law. By addressing the atrocities committed during the war, the Nuremberg Trials sought to promote global justice and prevent future conflicts rooted in such egregious violations of human rights. This was an essential step in shaping the post-war international order and enhancing the role of human rights in global governance.