Last week, Amal Clooney delivered a powerful speech to the UN calling for an international investigation into the crimes perpetrated by Da’esh in Iraq. Clooney said “the… Read more “Despite calls at the UN, Australia supports impunity for sexual violence in war”
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What chance do Sharrouf’s victims have for justice now?
This post originally appeared on the Lowy Institute for International Policy blog, The Interpreter, as part of a series written exclusively by women on International Women’s Day,… Read more “What chance do Sharrouf’s victims have for justice now?”
Meeting with the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women
At a civil society consultation on violence against women, we spoke with Ms Dubravka Simonovic, the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, its causes and consequences. Ms… Read more “Meeting with the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women”
This is what can happen if you write to your MP
Prosecute; don’t perpetrate asks you to write to your MP, calling for the government to investigate and prosecute Australians who fought with Da’esh for sexual violence committed… Read more “This is what can happen if you write to your MP”
Security Council condemns human trafficking in wartime
Last week, the UN Security Council passed a landmark resolution condemning human trafficking in areas affected by armed conflict. The resolution emphasised sexual and gender based violence… Read more “Security Council condemns human trafficking in wartime”
Neil Prakash is more than just a terrorist
This post was originally published on The Interpreter blog by the Lowy Institute for International Policy on 23 December. It’s been almost a month since Australian Neil Prakash,… Read more “Neil Prakash is more than just a terrorist”
ABC radio shows how ‘prosecute; don’t perpetrate’ perpetuates work of Jacky Sutton
Earlier in the week, our campaign architect appeared on 666 ABC radio Canberra. She spoke with Alex Sloan about the campaign and how it was inspired by… Read more “ABC radio shows how ‘prosecute; don’t perpetrate’ perpetuates work of Jacky Sutton”
Neil Prakash arrested in Turkey
Last week, news hit that the most senior Australian in Da’esh was arrested in Turkey. Neil Prakash had been the public face of a number of Da’esh’s… Read more “Neil Prakash arrested in Turkey”
It’s time to prosecute – gender justice for victims of Da’esh
This piece first appeared in MamaMia on Friday, 25 November. Earlier this year, international human rights lawyer, Amal Clooney stood before the United Nations Security Council and… Read more “It’s time to prosecute – gender justice for victims of Da’esh”
Sexual violence included in debate for new war crimes bill
On Wednesday, the Criminal Code Amendment (War Crimes) Bill 2016 had its second reading in federal parliament. Member for Canberra, Ms Gai Brodtmann spoke to the bill for… Read more “Sexual violence included in debate for new war crimes bill”
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