Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice
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We advance gender justice and accountability in international justice mechanisms through survivor-centred legal advocacy.
A single-axis justice falls short. An intersectional approach makes visible the full scope of harm. Download our Intersectional Justice Guide today! Check our briefer: 4genderjustice.org/files/upload... Full version: 4genderjustice.org/intersection...
The ASP of the ICC gathers today in New York to vote on whether the sitting Prosecutor meets the standard the Rome Statute demands. Over 250 organisations and individuals have endorsed our statement urging states parties to attend and cast their vote. Statement: 4genderjustice.org/feminist-cal...
A FEMINIST CALL TO THE ASSEMBLY OF STATES PARTIES AHEAD OF THE SPECIAL SESSION | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
July 21st, 2026— An International Criminal Court (ICC) junior staff member accused the ICC’s Prosecutor, the highest elected official within the Office
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On 24 July, the Assembly of States Parties will vote on whether the sitting Prosecutor meets the standard the Rome Statute demands following sexual misconduct allegations. Alongside over 100 endorsers, we are calling on States Parties to attend and vote. Endorse by Thursday July 23rd, 13h00 CET.
A FEMINIST CALL TO THE ASSEMBLY OF STATES PARTIES AHEAD OF THE SPECIAL SESSION | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
July 21st, 2026— An International Criminal Court (ICC) junior staff member accused the ICC’s Prosecutor, the highest elected official within the Office of the
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On the Day of International Criminal Justice, the Global Initiative Against Impunity is sharing its impact: 2,000+ survivors supported across 28 country situations, and what civil society achieves when survivors are placed at the centre.
Centring survivors and strengthening justice | GIAI Impact Snapshot | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
17 July, 2026 – When national systems cannot or will not investigate the gravest crimes, international justice helps ensure that no one is beyond the reach of
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The Gender Report Card is back after eight years, and it now covers the whole ICL ecosystem, not just the ICC. Read it today 👇
Gender Report Card | July 2026 | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
July 13th, 2026—After an eight-year gap, WIGJ has revived and reimagined its landmark monitoring series, expanding it beyond the International Criminal Court
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The event went well, the survivor is home. But do they have a safe channel to raise concerns afterwards with no consequences for their compensation or future opportunities? The Survivor Engagement Protocol covers post-event accountability and care. Read at: 4genderjustice.org/survivor-eng...
Have you ensured the honorarium covers the survivor's full scope — preparation, meetings, emotional labour — not just their time at the event? The Survivor Engagement Protocol covers what equitable compensation looks like. Read at: 4genderjustice.org/survivor-eng...
Have you considered that reimbursing expenses after the fact assumes financial flexibility the survivor may not have? Survivors shouldn't have to advance costs for participation. The Survivor Engagement Protocol shows what fair arrangements look like. Read at: 4genderjustice.org/survivor-eng...
For the first time in the Court's history, the ICC's Assembly of States Parties will vote on whether to remove a sitting Prosecutor. With the key documents confidential, speculation has filled the gap and distorted public understanding. Our joint Q&A sets out the facts. ⬇️
Joint Q&A on ICC Prosecutor Disciplinary Proceedings | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
Paris/The Hague, 23 June 2026—In July, the ICC's Assembly of States Parties (ASP) will convene an unprecedented Special Session where, for the first time in
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Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we launch Intersectional Justice: A Practical Guide for the Rome Statute System. Sexual violence in conflict is rarely experienced along a single axis. Justice cannot be either. Download today ⬇️
Intersectional Justice | A Practical Guide for the Rome Statute | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
The Hague, 19th June, 2026 -- To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we're launching a new resource.
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Agenda sent. Speaking slot confirmed. But has every moderator and comms staff member been briefed on topics the survivor won't address — and told to hold that line? The Survivor Engagement Protocol shows what safe participation requires. Read at: 4genderjustice.org/survivor-eng...
📢 Read the open letter calling on the EU and its member states to refrain from engaging with the Taliban and to actively support #InternationalJustice efforts: https://www.pgaction.org/news/afghanistan-open-letter-taliban-brussels.html @fidh-official.bsky.social @4genderjustice.org
Afghanistan: Open letter on the proposed engagement of Taliban representatives in Brussels - News Center
On 27 May 2026, PGA joined 82 other Afghan and international human rights groups to express grave concerns regarding a potential visit by a Taliban delegation to Brussels in June 2026.
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Flights booked. Hotel confirmed. But will the survivor be asked for a credit card or deposit at check-in? It's one of the most common oversights in travel planning. The Survivor Engagement Protocol covers responsible travel arrangements. Read the Protocol: 4genderjustice.org/survivor-eng...
Wanting to invite a survivor to your event? First, check you're the right person to reach out. The Survivor Engagement Protocol includes a self-assessment for responsible first contact. Available at: 4genderjustice.org/survivor-eng... Interactive checklist at: 4genderjustice.org/survivor-eng...
Over 700 women die daily from preventable pregnancy-related causes. To mark the International Day of Action for Women's Health, we're calling on governments, funders, and institutions to act with urgency to support sexual and reproductive health and rights. Our CTA: may28.org/2026-call-to...
Our Executive Director @alixvuillemin.bsky.social recently moderated the panel "Voices from the Bench: Women Shaping International Justice", hosted by GQUAL, IDLO, UN Women, IGC Den Haag and the Government of Canada. Gender parity in justice isn't just equality, but credibility and legitimacy.
This past year has seen continued escalation of armed conflicts, democratic backsliding, and rollbacks in human rights protections. But survivors and civil society organisations have responded with determination and innovative solutions - demonstrating the power of collective action. ⬇️
Global Initiative Urges EU and Member States to Stand Firmly with Survivors | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
The Hague, 22 May, 2026 — Ahead of the European Union Day Against Impunity tomorrow, the Global Initiative Against Impunity: Making Justice Work (GIAI) calls
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Our 2025 Annual Report captures the moment of reinvigoration: how the Coalition rebuilt its structures, strengthened its collective vision, and reasserted its role in a rapidly changing and challenging global landscape. 📙 Read the full report on our website whrdic.org/our-work/sta...
We've just published the Survivor Engagement Protocol — practical operational standards for organisations engaging survivors in international justice and advocacy spaces. Developed by Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice with Synergy for Justice, Tallawah Justice for Women, and Grace Agenda. 👇️
At Women Deliver 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), we co-hosted a session on shaping an intersectional agenda for the Crimes Against Humanity treaty negotiations. What is codified in this treaty will shape who receives justice and who remains outside it. Event recap ⬇️
Feminist Pathways to a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
Narrm, 4 May 2026 — On 29 April 2026, Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice co-hosted a session at Women Deliver 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne) bringing together
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ICC Reparations Order in #AlHassan finds the gender aspect of religious persecution impacted the entire community of Timbuktu, adopting a holistic approach to harm. The Chamber adopted core positions from our amici submission. 🧵 Full statement: 4genderjustice.org/al-hassan-re...
Al Hassan Reparations Order finds the gender aspect of religious persecution impacted the entire community of timbuktu, adopting a holistic approach to harm | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
April 28, 2026, The Hague— Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice (WIGJ), together with co-amici Mama Koité Doumbia, Association des Femmes pour les
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Day 1 of #WomenDeliver2026 ✅ We're in Narrm/Melbourne all week. Join us Wednesday 29 April, 9:30am, Room 208 for our session on feminist pathways to a Crimes Against Humanity Treaty. 🔗https://4genderjustice.org/wd2026-building-the-vision-feminist-pathways-to-a-crimes-against-humanity-treaty/
We are attending Women Deliver 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne) to co-host a session on feminist pathways to a Crimes Against Humanity treaty. A once-in-a-generation treaty process is underway. Feminist voices must shape it. 29 April | 9.30am (GMT+10) | Room 208 🔗 4genderjustice.org/wd2026-build...
We are attending @Women Deliver 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne) to co-host a session on feminist pathways to a Crimes Against Humanity treaty. A once-in-a-generation treaty process is underway. Feminist voices must shape it. 📅 29 April | 9.30am | Room 208 🔗 4genderjustice.org/wd2026-build...
Recent handling of allegations against the ICC Prosecutor raises concerns about gender competency and institutional integrity. Our latest analysis with @fidh-official.bsky.social and @globaljusticec.bsky.social examines how misogyny and harmful myths about sexual violence shape responses.
Exposing the Misogyny in the Handling of the Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against the ICC Prosecutor | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
March 30, 2026—Developments over the past week in the handling of the allegations of sexual misconduct and retaliation against the International Criminal
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Israel has dropped charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee, despite evidence. These violations must be recognised as gender-based crimes under the Rome Statute. As domestic accountability fails, the ICC must act.
Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of Gaza detainee abuse
Five soldiers were indicted over alleged violent abuse and rape of Palestinian man at detention centre in 2024
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“Gender is a lens that helps us understand conflict and atrocity.” Last week, our Board member @akilarad.bsky.social spoke at @tmcasser.bsky.social on the role of women’s rights in shaping treaty interpretation, and why international law must reflect lived realities.
Yesterday our ED Alix Vuillemin joined the Women in Diplomacy mentoring event as a mentor, hosted by the International Gender Champions The Hague Hub. Thank you to the Australian Embassy in the Netherlands, IGC Network, and the Women in International Law Network for convening this thoughtful event.
Across the world, local organisations are advancing gender justice amid conflict, disappearances, and shrinking civic space. For International Women’s Day, we're highlighting work by grantees supported by the Global Initiative Against Impunity (GIAI), a consortium we are proud to be part of.
We’re sharing our #CSW70 side-event round-up. Starting Monday, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice and partners will contribute to discussions on #AccessToJustice, accountability, and survivor-informed approaches in international law. Join us in New York! 👇️
Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice at CSW70 | Women's Initiative for Gender Justice
March 6, 2026— The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) will bring together governments, civil society, and advocates from around the
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