SBS News interviewed Minister Peter Dutton for a series of stories on Yazidi survivors and the need for justice for the crimes they’ve experienced. The interview was… Read more “Minister for Home Affairs says Australia ‘compelled to act’”
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Modern slavery and Women, Peace and Security
This post originally appeared in the Women, Peace and Security series published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute on The Strategist blog on 31 March 2018. It… Read more “Modern slavery and Women, Peace and Security”
Australian parliament condemns sexual violence by Da’esh as war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide
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”
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”
Talking to 3CR Tuesday breakfast
It was great to talk with Hope Mathumbu on Melbourne’s 3CR Tuesday breakfast about the Yazidi genocide and the need to prosecute; not perpetrate sexual violence in… Read more “Talking to 3CR Tuesday breakfast”
Letter to the Editor of The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times has published a letter to the editor from campaign architect, Susan Hutchinson. The letter was submitted in the context of the anniversary of the… Read more “Letter to the Editor of The Canberra Times”
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”
