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The pursuit of meaningful justice for the Yazidi

The sentencing of German woman “Omaima A.” in July 2021 by a Hamburg Court marks the latest judicial milestone in the Yazidis’ quest for justice following atrocities carried out by ISIL.

OPINION: Why Colombia is a pioneer in restorative justice

Recent protests and violent crackdowns in Colombia reveal why it is so important to defend the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement and to put into practice one of its most innovative elements: the inclusion of a restorative justice approach.

Annual Report 2020: Justice Rapid Response deploys record number of experts

Amid the pandemic, we deployed a record number of 74 experts in 2020 to support justice processes across the world.

Child rights must be a systematic focus of all investigations, panellists say

Tackling impunity for violations of children’s rights is a crucial element of peace and justice processes that has often been overlooked, agreed webinar panellists.

Online event: Fighting Impunity for Crimes Affecting Children

You are invited to attend a live discussion on 16 March delving into the importance of addressing impunity for crimes affecting children as an investment in peacebuilding.

New Year’s message from our Executive Director

As the curtain rises on 2021, we find ourselves in a world that has profoundly changed in less than one year. This has subsequently drawn more interest to international accountability and justice processes.

WEBINAR: Tackling gender persecution as a crime against humanity

How can the international community obtain accountability for crimes of gender persecution in conflicts? This was among the questions raised by panellists at the webinar on 8 December organized by Justice Rapid Response.

Interview: The role of art in advancing justice

Justice Rapid Response spoke with artist Jaye Ho and transitional justice expert Hernando Caceres to find out where the fields of art and justice intersect.

Online event: Gender Persecution as a Crime Against Humanity

Join our live ASP discussion delving into how addressing impunity for gender persecution can allow for survivor participation in justice processes.

Belgium joins Justice Rapid Response Executive Board

Justice Rapid Response is honoured to welcome the Kingdom of Belgium to its Executive Board, reinforcing the state’s ongoing contribution to the organization with a new strategic guidance function.