On 20th April, the International Gender Justice Dialogue opened in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Fifty participants from 16 countries were able to join us despite major global travel interruptions due to the volcano in Iceland. The attendees include leaders from the …
100 participants from 30 countries meet to set new global agenda for gender justice
Read the program in English, Spanish and French to see the exciting line-up of speakers for the International Gender Justice Dialogue. Over the course of the three-day Dialogue, over 30 speakers will comment on topics ranging from strategies and challenges …
International Gender Justice Dialogue
From 19-21 April, the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice in collaboration with the Nobel Women’s Initiative is hosting the International Gender Justice Dialogue, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. More than 80 participants from a diverse range of disciplines will be coming …
March issue of Women’s Voices now available
Read our latest e-letter containing updates and analysis on political developments, the pursuit of justice, and the status of peace talks from the perspective of women’s rights activists.
Women’s Initiatives releases second edition of Making a Statement
Making a Statement, Second Edition is a collection of statements and commentaries written by the Women’s Initiatives from 2005-2010 in response to the opening of investigations, the unsealing of warrants of arrest, and the charges brought by the Office of …
December issue of Women’s Voices now available
Read our latest e-letter containing updates and analysis on political developments, the pursuit of justice, and the status of peace talks from the perspective of women’s rights activists.
Statement by the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice on the Opening of the ICC Trial of Katanga and Ngudjolo
The trial of Germaine Katanga and Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, the second trial arising out of the Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, opened on 24 November 2009 in The Hague. The Katanga and Ngudjolo trial marks the first time …
Two women elected to serve as judges of the ICC
On 18 November 2009, the Assembly of States Parties elected two new judges, Silvia Alejandra Fernandez de Gurmendi (Argentina) and Kuniko Ozaki (Japan), to serve nine-year terms at the Court. With their election, the ICC maintains the majority of women …
Women’s Initiatives launches the 2009 Gender Report Card on the International Criminal Court
On 19 November 2009, during the 8th Session of the ICC Assembly of States Parties, the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice launched the 2009 Gender Report Card on the ICC. The Gender Report Card analyses the institutional developments at the …
Women’s Initiatives releases Profile of Judicial Candidates
The Profile of Judicial Candidates compiles information about the five candidates nominated to fill two judicial vacancies at the ICC, providing a breakdown of the candidates by region and gender; academic achievements and professional expertise; expertise on sexual violence, women’s …