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Signals of Support for Gender Justice in the Draft Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
States' written comments cover issues such as the slave trade, gender apartheid, and strengthening protections for victims and survivors.
Why the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Should Codify Gender Apartheid
The draft Crimes against Humanity treaty has the opportunity to recognize gender-based oppression for what it is: a type of apartheid.
The U.N. Human Rights Council and the ICC Can Do More for Afghanistan
The United Nations Human Rights Council should create an independent investigative mechanism for Afghanistan.
As the Government Turns Up the Heat, Iranians Need the World’s Support
Today, the international community should center its focus on the widespread, systematic abuse against women and girls in Iran and commit to coordinated action aimed at justice…
Gender Persecution: Addressing Rights Violations through International Criminal Law
The International Criminal Court's policy on gender persecution covers a wide range of rights under international law.
The Taliban’s Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan Is Part Of – Not Separate From – Its Terrorist Links
The international community must recognize the links between the repression of women and the Taliban's support for violent extremism.
Recognizing the Complexity of Gender in the Crime Against Humanity of Persecution
The International Criminal Court's Policy on the Crime of Gender Persecution helps unpack how gender is used in persecutory targeting.
Perspectives on Gender Persecution: Colombia’s Transitional Justice Process
How does the the International Criminal Court Prosecutor's Policy on the Crime of Gender Persecution interact with domestic justice processes? The transitional justice process…