Proposed Crimes Against Humanity Treaty

As formal debates on a proposed crimes against humanity treaty have continued, we have seen in every corner of the globe why this treaty is so desperately needed, not only to prevent…

Leaving "gender" undefined may represent a groundbreaking opportunity to recognize gender-competent and intersectional feminist practice in international criminal law.

Adopting a Crimes against Humanity Convention would significantly strengthen efforts to prevent these crimes and reinforce justice.

Could discussions about the revival of the Apartheid Convention provide a basis for rethinking the approach to the codification of gender apartheid?

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…

Learn what UN members said about denoting violations such as the Afghan Taliban's dystopian repression as a crime in a possible treaty.

Track how States for the first time addressed proposals to better integrate gender justice and the needs of victims and survivors.

Another resolution will be required in October to overcome objections that have blocked advancement of the treaty to formal negotiations.

Iran's new bill shows why the U.N. Sixth Committee should include gender apartheid in the crimes against humanity treaty.

To weaken or condition in any form the duty of States to investigate and prosecute suspected perpetrators would run contrary to the spirit and raison d’etre of a future Convention…

Campaigns and discussions on the plight of Afghanistan's women and girls must address the multifaceted abuse of the gender-apartheid regime.

States' written comments cover issues such as the slave trade, gender apartheid, and strengthening protections for victims and survivors.