August marks the third anniversary of ISIS’ genocide of the Yazidis. To commemorate the occasion, Canberra artist and advocate, Susan Hutchinson will spend the day at Parliament… Read more “MEDIA RELEASE – Canberra artist advocate commemorates Yazidi genocide”
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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”
There’s more than one battle for Raqqa
This post was originally published on The Strategist, the blog of the blog of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, on 26 June 2017. As US supported Syrian… Read more “There’s more than one battle for Raqqa”
Will the new UN mechanism boost justice for war crimes in Syria?
This post was originally published on The Interpreter, the blog of the Lowy Institute for International Policy The UN has established a new mechanism to assist in… Read more “Will the new UN mechanism boost justice for war crimes in Syria?”
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”
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”
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