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 …
Women’s Initiatives cited in UN Secretary-General Report
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 …