Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice

🟧 #OrangetheWorld: Solidarity Against Gender-Based Violence in Palestine On this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, all eyes must be on those enduring systemic oppression and gendered violence in Palestine. In Gaza, attacks on healthcare facilities and resource blockades exacerbate the suffering of Palestinian women. Forced to give birth in overcrowded shelters without proper medical care, many face dangerous conditions, rising miscarriage rates, and reproductive violence that violates their fundamental rights. Reports from organizations such as B’Tselem expose sexual violence and torture of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention facilities, perpetuating cycles of trauma and stigmatization for survivors. Despite clear evidence, accountability remains elusive. Today, and every day, we stand in solidarity with survivors of gender-based crimes in Palestine. Amplify their voices, demand accountability, and join us in advocating for gender justice in Palestine. Explore our latest analysis, stay tuned for our upcoming work, and stay engaged: https://lnkd.in/ev_ujzkm #OrangeTheWorld #EndGenderViolence #SolidarityWithPalestine #GenderJustice #HumanRights

Have you registered? Happening this Monday! 🟧 𝐀𝐒𝐏 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 | Using Technology to Improve Investigations of Sexual and Gender-based Crimes: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities How can we use technology to improve the investigation of sexual and gender-based crimes? While recent frameworks, such as the ICC’s Policy on Gender-Based Crimes and the Murad Code, have strengthened investigative protocols, there is limited guidance on the ethical integration of technology to avoid risks like digital leaks and data mismanagement. This panel, co-hosted by Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice, the XCEPT research project team and the Government of Canada will explore how emerging technologies can enhance investigations of sexual and gender-based crimes (SGBC) within the framework of international criminal law. Drawing from recent research findings, the panellists will discuss how emerging digital tools like AI and open-source data can enhance SGBC documentation with efficiency and accuracy, while addressing crucial ethical considerations, including survivor privacy, informed consent, and the risks of AI manipulation. 🗣️ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 Opening remarks by Louis-Martin Aumais, Head of Canadian Delegation and the Legal Adviser, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Valerie Oosterveld, Western Research Chair in International Criminal Justice and Professor, University of Western Ontario (Canada) and Special Adviser to the ICC Prosecutor on Crimes Against Humanity. Heather D. Flowe, Professor of Psychology, University of Birmingham (UK). Kateryna Busol, Associate Professor at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (Ukraine) and Polina Overchenko, lawyer (Ukraine). Natia Navrouzov, Executive Director at Yazda (Iraq) and Marie Lehmon, Yazda (France). Loyce Mrewa, PhD Candidate, University of Western Ontario. Hannah Bagdasar, Associate Analyst (Open Source Analysis), ICC Office of the Prosecutor. Moderated by Valeria Babără, Legal and Advocacy Officer and AI Innovation Lead, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice.   🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eWuC3Scn

🟧 𝐀𝐒𝐏 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 | Using Technology to Improve Investigations of Sexual and Gender-based Crimes: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities How can we use technology to improve the investigation of sexual and gender-based crimes? While recent frameworks, such as the ICC’s Policy on Gender-Based Crimes and the Murad Code, have strengthened investigative protocols, there is limited guidance on the ethical integration of technology to avoid risks like digital leaks and data mismanagement. This panel, co-hosted by Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice, the XCEPT research project team and the Government of Canada will explore how emerging technologies can enhance investigations of sexual and gender-based crimes (SGBC) within the framework of international criminal law. Drawing from recent research findings, the panellists will discuss how emerging digital tools like AI and open-source data can enhance SGBC documentation with efficiency and accuracy, while addressing crucial ethical considerations, including survivor privacy, informed consent, and the risks of AI manipulation. 🗣️ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 Opening remarks by Louis-Martin Aumais, Head of Canadian Delegation and the Legal Adviser, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Valerie Oosterveld, Western Research Chair in International Criminal Justice and Professor, University of Western Ontario (Canada) and Special Adviser to the ICC Prosecutor on Crimes Against Humanity. Heather D. Flowe, Professor of Psychology, University of Birmingham (UK). Kateryna Busol, Associate Professor at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (Ukraine) and Polina Overchenko, lawyer (Ukraine). Natia Navrouzov, Executive Director at Yazda (Iraq) and Marie Lehmon, Yazda (France). Loyce Mrewa, PhD Candidate, University of Western Ontario. Hannah Bagdasar, Associate Analyst (Open Source Analysis), ICC Office of the Prosecutor. Moderated by Valeria Babără, Legal and Advocacy Officer and AI Innovation Lead, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice.   🔗 Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/eWuC3Scn

🟧 𝐀𝐒𝐏 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 | Gender Justice and the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Earlier this month, states decided to move to negotiations for a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty. This panel, co-sponsored by the UK Government, Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice, Global Justice Center, Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Physicians for Human Rights, Emergent Justice Collective, TRIAL International, FIDH - International Federation for Human Rights, Asia Justice Coalition, and The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law, will bring together experts to discuss advancing gender justice within the treaty, including: 🔸 Incorporating gender apartheid, reproductive violence, forced marriage, and slave trade. 🔸 Integrating provisions to ensure the treaty is survivor-centric. 🔸 The process to date and considerations for the way forward. 🗣️ Speakers: 🔸 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞: Leila Sadat, Washington University School of Law. 🔸 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐝: Akila Radhakrishnan, Atlantic Council, Strategic Litigation Project. 🔸 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: Alexandra Lily Kather, Emergent Justice Collective. 🔸 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭: Ashita Alag (she/her), Global Justice Center. 🔸 𝐀 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: Uliana Poltavets, Physicians for Human Rights. 🔸 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝: Hannah Garry, The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA Moderated by Alix Vuillemin, Executive Director, Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice. Opening remarks by Ms. Hazel Cameron, Head of Human Rights Department, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/e_kBkXpP Webinar Link: https://lnkd.in/eDCzr4Y7 This event will be recorded and photographed. Designated no-filming zones and stickers are available for those who prefer not to be captured.

Our #GenderJustice Guide to ASP 23 is Here! 🎉 To help you navigate the 23rd Assembly of States Parties, we’ve compiled a list of must-attend side events spotlighting key issues in gender justice. 🗓️ Events Include: 🔹 Using Technology to Improve Investigations of Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes 🔹 From Margins to Center: Asian Women’s Leadership in Justice 🔹 Gender Justice and the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Initiative 🔹 Launch of the Gender Justice Practitioner Hub …and many more! What side events will you be going to? Let us know in the comments 🌟 #ASP23 #MakingJusticeWork #GenderJustice #InternationalJustice #HumanRights #ICC

🟧 #OrangetheWorld: What is reproductive violence, and why must it be addressed as a global injustice? Reproductive violence, encompassing forced pregnancies, sterilizations, denial of reproductive healthcare, and other violations of reproductive autonomy, is a profound injustice that affects individuals and communities worldwide. On 11 June 2024, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice, in partnership with the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam and others, hosted a conference on reproductive violence in international criminal law. Over 290 participants, including judges, lawyers, scholars, activists, and survivors, came together to confront the challenges and explore steps forward. Key Insights from the Conference 1️⃣ Legal Milestones and Challenges: Discussions highlighted progress such as the landmark Ongwen case at the ICC and ongoing challenges in recognizing reproductive violence as a crime under international law. 2️⃣ Innovative Approaches: Decolonizing strategies and collective voices took center stage, emphasizing survivor leadership and cultural perspectives in advancing justice. 3️⃣ Global Experiences: Survivors and experts shared powerful stories from Ukraine, Myanmar, Colombia, and beyond, showcasing the diverse ways communities are advocating for accountability. 🎥 Learn More Watch the Conference Recordings: Gain insights from experts and survivors. Read the Conference Report: Explore detailed findings and recommendations. Visit our Reproductive Violence Resources Page: Equip yourself with knowledge and tools to advocate for change. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eSdt8w3p #GenderJustice #ReproductiveRights #EndViolence #ReproductiveViolence #OrangeTheWorld

📢Today we have launched a new guide for survivors and affected communities of the war in #Ukraine to help them understand the International Criminal Court proceedings and their rights before the #ICC. 🤝We are grateful for The Center for Civil Liberties (CCL), Human Rights Centre ZMINA, the Human Rights Protection Group “SICH”, the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHRPG) and the Ukrainian Legal Advisory Group (ULAG) for their contributions. Read the Guide here⬇️

❗ 🔜 Countdown to #ASP23: The 23rd session of the Assembly of #ICC States Parties (#ASP23) will take place from 2 to 7 December 2024, in The Hague.    🌎🌏🌏 What is the Assembly and what will happen at its annual session? Composed of the 124 States (soon 125) that have ratified the International Criminal Court Rome Statute, the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) is the ICC's management oversight and legislative body. 💡 Your go-to resource about the ICC-ASP is just a click away ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e-2KTiQp The ASP convenes once a year in plenary to discuss and decide upon key issues related to the non-judicial administration of the ICC and the Rome Statute system, including:   1⃣ Cooperation and complementarity;   2⃣ The annual ICC budget;   3⃣ The efficiency of ICC proceedings. #ASP23 is an opportunity for ICC States Parties to demonstrate their collective resolve to justice, and back the ICC with diplomatic support and concrete action so it can deliver its mandate in all situations. States will discuss and decide upon key issues at this year's session ⤵️ ☑️ 🗳️ At #ASP23, ICC States Parties will elect:  1⃣ Nine members of the Advisory Committee on Nominations;  2⃣ Five members of the Board of Directors of the Trust Fund for Victims at the ICC; 3⃣ Five members of the Committee on Budget and Finance (CBF). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e62pDiwK    ☑️ ICC States Parties will decide on the 2025 #Budget for the ICC. Support to the ICC must go hand in hand with the provision of sufficient and sustainable resources in its regular budget to match its growing workload and uphold victims’ rights to information, participation, and redress. This includes adequate resources for outreach to affected communities, effective cooperation with investigations, and steadfast political backing, especially in the face of threats against the Court and those cooperating with it, including human rights defenders and CSOs. Sustainable and secure resources are key to safeguarding the Court’s independence and legitimacy and avoid perceptions of politicisation. Learn more:   https://lnkd.in/dn8w3bAV   Too often, discussions around the ICC resources needs and its annual budget are removed from the reality in the situations where the Court operates, in all regions of the world. This is what #NGOvoices bring to #ASP23 📢💪🏾 Civil society has a central role in the #ICC Rome Statute system. #NGOVoices will be at #ASP23 to share views with States, and with many side events.    🗣️ We will be reporting daily and sharing #NGOVoices on 2 – 7 Dec.     📱 Follow us @ngos4justice, #ASP23 and #NGOVoices for all insights! Everything you need to know about #NGOvoices at #ASP23 ➡️  https://lnkd.in/eKt3biFV

Today, Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice and FIDH - International Federation for Human Rights share our deep concerns regarding allegations of misconduct by the ICC Prosecutor and the urgent need for structural workplace transformation at the International Criminal Court. We recommend: 🔸 An impartial, independent, and comprehensive investigation. 🔸 Immediate temporary suspension of the Prosecutor’s duties during the investigation. 🔸 Structural reforms to address the Court's workplace culture crisis and systemic deficiencies. Now more than ever, we must take action to ensure the absolute credibility and strength of the Court in the delivery of its mandate. 📄 Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/dvs-JiBE #GenderJustice #Accountability #FeministLeadership #InternationalCriminalCourt

🟧 #OrangetheWorld: How can we ensure sexual violence is never overlooked? With insights from over 500 survivors, civil society actors, legal practitioners, academics, and policymakers, we developed the 𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 to provide a comprehensive framework to understand the diverse forms of sexual violence. Their goal? To ensure these crimes are never overlooked, trivialized, or misunderstood while providing survivors with recognition and validation of their experiences. The Hague Principles on Sexual Violence: 1️⃣ The Civil Society Declaration – Explains what makes violence ‘sexual’ and provides general guidance, especially for survivors. 2️⃣ International Criminal Law Guidelines on Sexual Violence – Clarifies when acts in the Declaration amount to international crimes under international criminal law. 3️⃣ Key Principles for Policy Makers – Offers 10 actionable principles to integrate survivor-centered responses into policies, legislation, and judicial procedures. By using the Hague Principles in international criminal law, we can ensure that sexual violence is never overlooked, survivors are empowered with recognition, and justice becomes a reality for all who have suffered. 💡Read the Hague Principles today: https://lnkd.in/eDQsC55a #GenderJustice #EndViolence #SexualViolence #CallItWhatItIs #WomensRights #OrangetheWorld #MakingJusticeWork