The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court asserts that violently imposing restrictive views on gender and sexuality can be construed as a crime against humanity. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: 1️⃣ Powerful acknowledgement …
As power shifts once again on the global stage, we are stepping away from X. We appreciate the opportunity we’ve had to share our work on gender justice and expand our reach, but after critically reflecting on the platforms we …
January 6, 2025 – Today, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice joined 75 human rights organizations, faith-based groups, legal associations, and academic institutions in an open letter to Congress and the incoming US Presidential administration decrying sanctions against the International Criminal …
After five days of debates, negotiations, and side events, the annual meeting of the International Criminal Court’s governing body concluded just before midnight on Friday, December 6. The 23rd ASP brought together states parties, civil society organisations and justice advocates …
What does justice for gender persecution truly look like? Is it about ensuring survivors’ voices are heard? Proving intent behind crimes that target individuals based on their gender? Or breaking down the systemic barriers that prevent accountability? These questions were …
What would it take to create a Crimes Against Humanity treaty that truly addresses sexual and gender-based crimes? Co-sponsored by Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice, the UK Government, the Global Justice Center, Washington University School of Law, Physicians for Human …
How can technology revolutionize the investigation of sexual and gender-based crimes (SGBC)? While frameworks like the ICC’s Policy on Gender-Based Crimes and the Murad Code have advanced investigative protocols, guidance on ethically integrating technology to mitigate risks such as digital …
Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice has submitted comprehensive recommendations to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for updating the Gender Persecution Principles. These recommendations, developed in partnership with leading practitioners and experts, aim to transform …
As civil society organizations committed to feminist leadership, intersectional justice, and accountability for gender-based international crimes through the International Criminal Court (ICC), Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) are deeply concerned about the …
Reports have uncovered alarming evidence of rampant sexual violence and torture of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli forces. In August, the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem released a comprehensive report with testimonies from 55 Palestinians, revealing widespread torture, sexual violence, and …
