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Kidnapping and torture of Iraqi Activist

In Statements by Robin

The Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice strongly condemns the kidnapping and torture of 20 year old Iraqi women’s rights activist, Aya Al Lamie, a member of the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI), who was participating in peaceful demonstrations …

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Assassination of Colombian Activist

In Statements by Robin

The Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice strongly condemns the assassination of Colombian women’s rights activist and League of Displaced Women (Liga de Mujeres Desplazadas) member, Keila Esther Berrio Almanza, and send our deepest condolences to her family and friends.  We …

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Advancing Gender Justice — A Call to Action

In Statements by Robin

At a press conference held on 31 May 2010 during the Review Conference of the Rome Statute, the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice released an advocacy paper titled Advancing Gender Justice – A Call to Action.  Joining Women’s Initiatives’ Executive …