The recent trial judgment in the Al Hassan case by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has raised concerns regarding judicial deliberations and their implications for justice. The fragmented decision by Trial Chamber X underscores the challenges of achieving unanimity, …
Reproductive Violence in International Criminal Law Conference
On 11 June 2024, the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice, together with Dr Rosemary Grey, the International Institute of Social Studies, the Legal Mobilization Platform, the Strategic Litigation Project, the Global Justice Center and the Sydney Centre for International Law …
Call for Proposals: “Global Initiative Against Impunity For International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations: Making Justice Work”
Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice, on behalf of the “Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations: Making Justice Work” Programme, is launching a Call for Proposals aiming to support local actors globally. The deadline for …
GREVIO Report Launch: “Sexual Violence and Stigmatisation of Victims”
The NGO Shadow report “Sexual Violence and Stigmatisation of Victims” examines the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence in Ukraine. The report identifies significant barriers within the Ukrainian criminal …
Making Justice Work : Civil Society Unites in the Global Fight Against Impunity
Impunity is the most significant obstacle to justice and reparation for victims and survivors of human rights violations and core international crimes. Often, only a small number of perpetrators are held accountable. When impunity is pervasive, it has profound consequences for societies, …
Vacancy: Communications Officer
Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice is seeking candidates for a Communications Officer. Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the requirements here. The deadline for applications is 12 May 2024.
Open Tender: Campaign Coordinator (Legal & Advocacy)
Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice is seeking candidates for an open tender for a Campaign Coordinator (Legal & Advocacy). Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the requirements here. The deadline for applications is 5 May 2024.
Joint Statement in Support of Progress toward a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
On 27 March 2024, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice is joining 300+ organisations and individuals to urge, in a joint statement, UN Member States to declare support for moving a gender-competent and survivor-centric treaty on crimes against humanity into negotiations. The …
Civil Society Open Letter to Inform the New ICC OTP Policy on Environmental Crimes with a Gender Lens
In a groundbreaking move, the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) at the International Criminal Court (ICC) launched a pioneering policy initiative in February 2024 dedicated to bolstering accountability for environmental crimes under the framework of the Rome Statute through the …
Vacancy: Finance and Administration Assistant
Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice is seeking candidates for the position of Finance and Administration Assistant. Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the description of the position and the desired qualifications here. The deadline for applications is 18 January …