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”
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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”
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 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”
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”
#getcross about sexual violence in armed conflict
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It’s also the beginning of the international 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. Australian parliamentarians… Read more “#getcross about sexual violence in armed conflict”
Member for Canberra addresses House of Representatives
Canberra’s Member of Parliament got cross about sexual violence today. Gai Brodtmann MP, addressed the House of Representatives on prosecute; don’t perpetrate ahead of the campaign launch… Read more “Member for Canberra addresses House of Representatives”
