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Guest article: What Does It Mean to Do Justice?

JRR expert Eliott Behar shares his personal reflections on the work of an international justice practitioner.

UN Security Council: We need better reporting of SGBV against children in conflict 

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called attention to the plight of 420 million children worldwide living in conflict-affected areas in its annual Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict on 2 August. The debate focused on killing and maiming as one of the six grave violations against children in conflict, and on theRead More

Landmark conviction: ICC convicts Congolese militia commander Bosco Ntaganda of the crime of sexual slavery

The conviction of Ntaganda in July marks the first time that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has found a defendant guilty of the crime of sexual slavery, and the first time that the ICC has held a commander responsible for sexual crimes perpetrated by his troops against members of their own forces. Ntaganda’s conviction forRead More

UNSC sanctions committees’ expert groups training alerts to SGBV concerns in investigations

Justice Rapid Response (JRR), in partnership with the Institute for International Criminal Investigations (IICI), held a training course in The Hague, the Netherlands, for experts supporting United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Sanctions Committees, from 29 July to 2 August 2019.

Iraq workshop prepares foundations for Yazidi justice

The creation of a hybrid tribunal can play a crucial role in bringing justice to the Yazidi, agreed participants of a workshop convened in Duhok, Iraq, by Yazda, a civil society organization aimed at raising international awareness about the genocide and protecting the Yazidi people.

Executive Director Q&A: Preparing for greater demand for digital and IT profiles

Justice Rapid Response recently advertised, for the first time, the need for digital and information technology experts in the call for nominations to its Roster recruitment course. We sat down with Nina Suomalainen, Justice Rapid Response’s Executive Director, to find out more about these evolving Roster needs.

Placing victims at the centre of investigations spurs justice for survivors of sexual violence in conflict

On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and stress the importance of preventing sexual violence by addressing its root causes, including gender inequality.

Equipping investigations with gender expertise brings justice to SGBV survivors, say leading practitioners

Using specialized expertise is crucial towards achieving justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, said panellists at a Justice Rapid Response event on the side lines of the Security Council Open Debate.

Celebrating the Tenth Anniversary of Justice Rapid Response

Our 10th anniversary campaign is focused on what Justice Rapid Response is all about: ensuring professional, impartial investigations conducted in the interest of credible accountability for international crimes and serious violations of human rights.

Justice Rapid Response and UN Women Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Justice Rapid Response and UN Women signed a memorandum of understanding to advance their partnership on justice for sexual and gender-based violence.