On 16 September 2009, the UN Secretary-General submitted his annual report on ‘Women and peace and security’ to the UN Security Council, containing information on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. In paragraph 21, the Secretary-General relied on …
Women’s Initiatives comments on the Bemba case
Read our post on the IntLawGrrls blog where we discuss two worrying decisions by the Pre-Trial Chamber with respect to prosecuting gender-based crimes in the Bemba case.
October 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.
Special issue of Legal Eye on the ICC now available – Women’s Initiatives files amicus curiae brief
Read our latest e-letter containing summaries and gender analysis of judicial decisions and other legal developments at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Women’s Initiatives submits amicus curiae observations regarding charges for gender-based crimes
On July 31, Women’s Initiatives filed amicus curiae observations on the issue of cumulative charging for gender-based crimes in Prosecutor v. Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo. This submission followed the Pre-Trial Chamber’s July 17 order granting the Women’s Initiatives’ request for leave …
July issue of Legal Eye on the ICC now available
Read our latest e-letter containing summaries and gender analysis of judicial decisions and other legal developments at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Women’s Initiatives files before the ICC regarding charges for gender-based crimes
On 13 July, the Women’s Initiatives filed a request for leave as amicus curiae to ICC Pre-Trial Chamber II in relation to the Confirmation of Charges decision against Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo for crimes committed in the Central African Republic. Amongst …
July 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 and partners in the DRC call for implementation of Security Council Resolutions
The Women’s Initiatives has joined with partners in eastern DRC, representing over 180 Congolese organisations, in preparing an Open Letter calling for the United Nations to implement Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820 in relation to the participation of women in peace …
June issue of Legal Eye on the ICC now available
Read our latest e-letter containing summaries and gender analysis of judicial decisions and other legal developments at the International Criminal Court (ICC).