Both houses of Australia’s federal parliament have now recognised Da’esh’s use of sexual violence as a war crime, crime against humanity and genocide. They have condemned the… Read more “Australian parliament condemns sexual violence by Da’esh as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide”
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Australian parliament recognises sexual violence against Yazidis as constituent of genocide
On Monday 26 February, Australia’s House of Representatives agreed to a motion recognising ISIS’ genocide of the Yazidi in northern Iraq. The motion was tabled by Liberal Member for… Read more “Australian parliament recognises sexual violence against Yazidis as constituent of genocide”
Prosecute; don’t perpetrate public event
On Thursday, 23rd November, the ANU Gender Institute and the Centre for Military and Security Law cosponsored a public event for prosecute; don’t perpetrate. Campaign architect, Susan… Read more “Prosecute; don’t perpetrate public event”
Member for Newcastle speaks to Parliament about sexual violence in Syria and Iraq
Ms Sharon Claydon MP eloquently spoke in support of a motion calling on the government to investigate and prosecute sexual violence perpetrated as war crimes and crimes… Read more “Member for Newcastle speaks to Parliament about sexual violence in Syria and Iraq”
Parliamentary motion on crimes perpetrated by terrorist groups
On Monday evening, the lower house of Federal Parliament debated a motion moved by Gai Brodtmann and Mike Kelly recognising the use of, and calling for the… Read more “Parliamentary motion on crimes perpetrated by terrorist groups”
Commemorating Da’esh’s genocide of the Yazidis
In August 2014, Da’esh forces swept through northern Iraq, targeting men and women, boys and girls of the Yazidi minority group. Last year, the United Nations released… Read more “Commemorating Da’esh’s genocide of the Yazidis”
Justice delayed is justice denied
August marks the third anniversary of ISIS’ genocide of the Yazidis of northern Iraq. Significant international advocacy has been undertaken seeking justice for the international crimes perpetrated… Read more “Justice delayed is justice denied”
Despite calls at the UN, Australia supports impunity for sexual violence in war
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”
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”
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