Forced marriage
Cambodia: In landmark verdict, the Khmer Rouge Tribunal recognises forced marriage as a crime against humanity and convicts former Khmer Rouge leaders for genocide
The conviction of former Khmer rouge leaders for forced marriages & sexual crimes stemming from them and their qualification as crimes against humanity set an important precedent in international law. The court’s verdict ensured that the perpetrators of forced marriages were properly punished & victims received justice.”Guissou Jahangiri, FIDH Vice President
Wednesday، 21 November، 2018Kyrgyzstan: “bride kidnapping” practice
Kyrgyzstan: New rape case highlights need for immediate action to end appalling “bride kidnapping” practice
Saturday، 10 November، 2018An evolutionary analysis of gender-based war crimes and the continued tolerance of “forced marriage”
Research: An evolutionary analysis of gender-based war crimes and the continued tolerance of “forced marriage”.
Friday، 24 August، 2018Confirmation of charges hearing in Dominic Ongwen case: hopeful signs for gender justice?
INTLAWGRRLS – From 21 to 27 January 2016, the confirmation of charges hearing in the Dominic Ongwen case was held at the International Criminal Court (ICC). It is an important case for many reasons, one of which is this […]
Friday، 24 August، 2018Virginity Test: Tajik Bride Takes Own Life, Groom Faces Jail
By: Farangis Najibullah & Orzu Karim Source: RFERL Rajabbi Khurshed took a fatal dose of vinegar 40 days after her wedding to Zafar Pirov. Rajabbi Khurshed had no say in most of the misfortunes that […]
Wednesday، 12 July، 2017
