The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is a powerful reminder of the need to renew our collective commitment to the goal of preventing sexual and gender-based violence and holding those who perpetrate such crimes accountable. Violence …
Women’s Initiatives event during the ASP
From 20 – 28 November 2013, the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, will hold its twelfth session at the World Forum Convention Centre in The Hague, The Netherlands. During the ASP, …
Women’s Initiatives seeks Senior Legal Officer
The Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice is seeking candidates for a Senior Legal Officer position, to be based in our office in The Hague. Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the description of the position and the desired qualifications …
Gender justice video screened at UN General Assembly
On 24 September, a Women’s Initiatives gender justice video was screened at the UN General Assembly during a high level panel on the introduction of a new declaration to end sexual violence in conflict. The Declaration, developed by the UK, …
Celebrating Bertha von Suttner and 100 years of the Peace Palace
On 27 August 2013, the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice participated in a special event celebrating 100 years of the Peace Palace and honouring the work of Bertha von Suttner, the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize …
August 2013 issue of Legal Eye on the ICC now available | Le numéro d’août 2013 de Panorama légal de la CPI maintenant disponible
Pour la version française, voir ci-dessous. The August 2013 issue of Legal Eye on the ICC is now available online. In the Legal Eye you will find summaries and gender analysis of judicial decisions and other legal developments at the …
July 2013 issue of Women’s Voices now available | Lettre d’information Voix des Femmes juillet 2013 maintenant disponible
Pour la version français, voir ci-dessous. The July 2013 issue of Women’s Voices is now available. In Women’s Voices, we provide updates and analysis on political developments, the pursuit of justice and accountability, the participation of women in peace talks …
June 2013 issue of Women’s Voices now available | Lettre d’information Voix des Femmes juin 2013 maintenant disponible
Pour la version française, voir ci-dessous. The June 2013 issue of Women’s Voices is now available. In Women’s Voices, we provide updates and analysis on political developments, the pursuit of justice and accountability, the participation of women in peace talks …
Women’s Initiatives addresses UN Security Council
On 24 June 2013, the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice was one of three speakers invited to brief the United Nations (UN) Security Council on sexual violence in armed conflict during the Council’s Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security. …
June 2013 issue of Legal Eye on the ICC now available online
The June 2013 issue of Legal Eye on the ICC is now available online. In the Legal Eye you will find summaries and gender analysis of judicial decisions and other legal developments at the International Criminal Court (ICC), and discussion …