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”
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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”
#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”
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