The significance of the Nuremberg Trials lies in their role as the first international tribunals for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Held after World War II, these trials sought to hold Nazi leaders accountable for their actions during the Holocaust and other wartime atrocities. The trials established crucial legal precedents, asserting that individuals, including state leaders, could be held criminally responsible for violations of international law. They also highlighted the importance of human rights and justice, influencing future international law and legal frameworks, including the establishment of the International Criminal Court, and served as a moral and ethical benchmark for prosecuting war crimes.