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UN Special Rapporteur Report on Afghanistan Adds to Momentum to Recognize Gender Apartheid as a Crime Against Humanity

The UN Special Rapporteur concludes that the Taliban’s policies of removing women and girls from public life can best be described as “gender apartheid”—a term that multiple…
The women are wearing headscarves and sunglasses, and one appears to have a gauze eye patch on her left eye under the glasses. One sign they are holding say, "Save us. Don't ignore Afghanistan. Stand with Afghan women in danger." Another sign says, "The world must not forget us. Our voice must be heard. We are also humans like you. Please! Determine our fate."

Next UN Afghanistan Talks in Doha Must Hold Taliban to Account on Human Rights

The international community needs unity to press the group on its draconian repression of women and on rising terrorism risks such as ISIS-K.
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With Watershed Election, Claudia Sheinbaum Must Address Mexico’s Human Rights Crisis

Winning the most votes ever and controlling Congress and most state legislatures, the first woman to hold the office will have the power.

More States Open to Considering Gender Apartheid for Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty

Learn what UN members said about denoting violations such as the Afghan Taliban's dystopian repression as a crime in a possible treaty.
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Support Grows for Gender Justice at UN Session on Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty

Track how States for the first time addressed proposals to better integrate gender justice and the needs of victims and survivors.
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A Draft Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity Draws More Engagement from States

Another resolution will be required in October to overcome objections that have blocked advancement of the treaty to formal negotiations.
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Women Are at the Center of Ukraine’s Path to Justice and Recovery

Women are playing central roles in Ukraine's fight for justice, peace, and accountability amid Russia's full-scale invasion.
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Stormy Daniels’ Darker Testimony About Trump Hints at a Forbidden Side of His Trial

A close look at the lines the judge must draw - and is drawing - to steer clear of testimony and other evidence that could cause undue prejudice to Defendant Trump.
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The Darfur Genocide Demands International Action and Accountability

The war in Sudan has led to genocidal attacks, displacement, disease, and famine, culminating in a grave humanitarian crisis. Yet, amidst the harrowing cries for help echoing from…

Keeping Count: Major Adverse Legal Findings Against Donald Trump (Nov. 2020-2024)

Tracking former President Donald Trump's string of major defeats in the legal system after the 2020 election.
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The Just Security Podcast: Harm to Women in War Goes Beyond Sexual Violence: `Obstetric Violence’ Neglected

Around the world `obstetric violence' remains entirely at the sidelines of global political conversations. 
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The U.N. Security Council Must Treat All Victims of Sexual Violence Equally

When it comes to addressing Conflict Related Sexual Violence, States must commit to the equality of all victims.
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