Gender
242 Articles
The Cost of Consensus in the Eighth Review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
United Nations member states must find ways to demand more inclusive, rights-compliant, and gender-responsive counterterrorism efforts.
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…
New UN Security Council Resolution on “Human Fraternity” Raises Human Rights Concerns
UN Security Council Resolution 2686 raises human rights concerns by broadly defining extremism and emphasizing "human fraternity."
The Just Security Podcast: The Proud Boys’ Attack on Pride
The group's ideology depends on narrow constructions of gender and family structure harming those who don’t fit into the mold of a Proud Boy.
In Defense of Inclusion: The Far-Right Attack on LGBTQ Rights in the Military
Members of Congress should support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in order to combat far right attacks on LGBTQ+ veterans and members of the armed forces, as bias…
Progress, Resistance, and Silence on Gender Justice in the Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
Gender must be “on the table” throughout the discussion and eventual negotiation of a treaty on crimes against humanity, and everywhere that States seek to prevent or punish…
The ICC’s 2022 Gender Persecution Policy in Context: An Important Next Step Forward
"Including the crime of gender persecution within the Rome Statute constitutes a significant step in the development of international criminal law related to the investigation…
Gender Persecution: Why Labels Matter
"If we do not specifically identify and condemn the discriminatory drivers of crimes, what hope do we have of dismantling them as part of our quest for an atrocity-free, more peaceful…
Dusting Off the Law Books on the Crime of Gender Persecution
"Now is the time to dust off the law books on the crime of gender persecution and bring justice to survivors and victims who have never in history received full recognition."
Why the E. Jean Carroll Verdict Will Matter to Voters
Sexual assault is incompatible with serving in public office, according to large majorities of voters.
The War From Within: Racial Injustice in the US Prison System
Promoting American values abroad requires upholding them at home by addressing systemic and institutional racism.
Diplomatic Engagement with the Taliban: A Path Forward or a Black Hole?
Normalizing ties with the Taliban would come at a high cost for ordinary Afghans.