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Geneva Event Examines Impact of Expert Investigations into SGBV in Conflict

On 23 April, 2018, JRR and UN Women held an expert discussion and film screening in Geneva on the topic of “Investigating Conflict-Related SGBV: The Case of Syria and Iraq.”

JRR Welcomes Nina Suomalainen as Executive Director

JRR is pleased to announce Ms. Nina Suomalainen as its new Executive Director.

UN Women and JRR Animated Web Feature Wins a Webby Award

JRR, UN Women and Elkanodata have won a Webby Award, a prestigious international award honoring excellence on the internet.

Statement by UN Women and JRR on release of Syria Commission of Inquiry report on SGBV

UN Women and JRR welcome the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, “I Lost My Dignity: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the Syrian Arab Republic.”

As the Red Dust Settles: Mali Confronts the Truth About a Legacy of War

After mentoring support from a JRR expert, the truth commission in Mali now has the tools it needs to bring together victims and gather truth, with method that is uniquely their own.

JRR Statement on International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers

On the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, JRR calls upon all governments, civil society groups or others dealing with serious crimes involving children to always ensure individuals and investigatory bodies utilize dedicated expertise for this work.

JRR Honored on Gender Justice Legacy Wall for International Criminal Court

In December 2017, Justice Rapid Response (JRR) was honored by the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice for its work to advance justice for sexual and gender-based crimes.

JRR Side Event at the Sixteenth Assembly of States Parties

Join JRR on Monday, 4 December for a side event at the Sixteenth Session of the Assembly of States Parties: “The Professionalization of the Investigation of International Crimes: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”

Opinion: The Importance of Professional Expertise in Gathering Evidence of Mass Atrocities

In this op-ed for Just Security, Andras Vamos-Goldman argues that when evidence collection is increasingly preceding the establishment of specific rules of procedure and evidence, the use of professional expertise is even more critical.

Investigating conflict-related sexual and gender-based crimes—lessons from Iraq and Syria

In the lead-up to UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, JRR and UN Women convened a discussion on pathways to justice for SGBV crimes committed in Iraq and Syria.