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SUMMARY:PoC Week: Humanitarians under attack: contemporary challenges faced by frontline workers
DESCRIPTION:Side Event to Protection of Civilians (PoC) Week \nHumanitarians under attack: contemporary challenges faced by frontline workers  \nWhere: New York\, UNHQ (CR8) \nWhen: Friday 23 May 2025\, 13:15-14:30 \nInternational humanitarian law is the foundation for alleviating human suffering in conflict. It provides a legal framework for the protection of civilians\, including humanitarian personnel who assist and protect victims of armed conflict. Yet\, recent years have seen an alarming increase in incidents impacting aid workers. These include direct attacks\, restrictions (including bureaucratic impediments) limiting access\, and disinformation campaigns. Humanitarian action is increasingly being politicized and criminalized. 2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian personnel\, with national and locally recruited personnel representing over 90 per cent of those affected\, and perpetrators remaining largely unaccountable.  \nOn the oneyear anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council 2730 (2024)\, this side-event co-hosted by Australia and Switzerland and co-sponsored by a crossregional group of states presents an opportunity for member states to rededicate themselves to the protection of humanitarian personnel.  Consisting of representatives of UN agencies\, the ICRC\, and international and non-governmental organisations\, the panelists will present some of the daily challenges faced by national and locally recruited humanitarian personnel working in conflict zones today.  
URL:https://legalactionworldwide.org/event/poc-week-humanitarians-under-attack-contemporary-challenges-faced-by-frontline-workers/
LOCATION:New York\, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the U\, New York\, United States
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SUMMARY:Consultation on Accountability for Sudan
DESCRIPTION:Lessons learned from accountability efforts undertaken in other country contexts \nExamples of accountability efforts undertaken in other country contexts and in various international\, hybrid to internationalized contexts\, such as the Gambia\, Senegal (Chad)\, Sierra Leone\, Rwanda and CAR. \n\nWays in which international\, hybrid or internationalized mechanisms can be set up\, what is needed to achieve this\, their main features and challenges (e.g. differences between the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL)\, International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)).\nOverview of regional and domestic accountability efforts and options\, including the status of the Malabo Protocol\, and the example of e.g. the Habre case in Senegal and CAR Special Criminal Court\, and feasibility to adopt such a model to Sudan.\nFeasibility of an international\, hybrid or internationalized form of justice and accountability for Sudan\, what are victim’s wishes for accountability and the way it should take shape? What is most realistic and suitable to the Sudan context (e.g. effective\, independent\, credible\, number and level of perpetrators\, financial constraints)?\n\nSpeakers: \n\nEssa Faal\, Senior Trial Attorney\, ICC\, former Lead Counsel on the Gambian Truth\, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission.\nNick Leddy\, Head of Litigation\, Legal Action Worldwide (online)\nMutasim Ali\, Legal Adviser Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights\nStella Ndirangu\, International Human Rights Lawyer\, ICJ Kenya Council.
URL:https://legalactionworldwide.org/event/consultation-on-accountability-for-sudan/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
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SUMMARY:Justice Denied: Fighting Widespread Impunity for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the conference \nThe conference aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and critical reflection on the current state of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in the Indo-Pacific region\, including fragile situations and all forms of sexual and gender based violence. It seeks to showcase cutting edge research as well as policy solutions and share diverse perspectives and experiences on CRSV within the region. \n 
URL:https://legalactionworldwide.org/event/justice-denied-fighting-widespread-impunity-for-conflict-related-sexual-violence-crsv-conference/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Australia\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T120000
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SUMMARY:Justice and accountability for aid workers and health workers: What more can Geneva do?
DESCRIPTION:Since 2020\, nearly 1\,000 aid workers have been arbitrarily arrested or detained across various contexts. What can Geneva\, home to international human rights institutions\, do to better support justice and accountability for them? \nJoin us at the UN Human Rights Council for a crucial side event on justice and accountability for aid and health workers: \n🗓 Date: Friday\, 20 June 2025\n🕛 Time: 12:00–13:00\n📍 Location: Room XXV\, Palais des Nations\, Geneva \nThis important panel\, hosted by Legal Action Worldwide\, presents a critical opportunity to discuss stronger protections\, more effective investigations\, and access to international human rights mechanisms. \nSpeakers include:\n🇦🇺 H.E. Ms. Emily Roper\, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade\n🇨🇭 S.E. Mr. Julien Thöni\, Switzerland at the United Nations\n🇪🇺 H.E. Mr. Michele Cervone d’Urso\, Delegation of the European Union to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva\n🔹 Ms. Mary Lawlor\, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders\n🔹 Ms. Pauline Chetcuti\, Head of Humanitarian Advocacy and Campaigns\, Oxfam International\n🔹 Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham\, Head and Representative of United Nations OCHA in Geneva\n🔹 Ms. Antonia Mulvey\, Founder & Executive Director\, LAW\n🔹 Mr. Camille Gosselin\, Advocacy Manager\, Action Contre la Faim
URL:https://legalactionworldwide.org/event/justice-and-accountability-for-aid-workers-and-health-workers-what-more-can-geneva-do/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929
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SUMMARY:Gender Justice & International Criminal Law Conference
DESCRIPTION:On 29 and 30 September 2025in The Hague\, the Gender and International Criminal Law Conference will bring together legal practitioners\, scholars\, activists\, survivors\, and policymakers to critically assess and respond to emerging challenges at the intersection of gender justice and international criminal law (ICL). \nAs obstacles to gender justice escalate in conflict and post-conflict zones around the world and international justice institutions face increasing attacks on their legitimacy and mandates\, the need for a space to build resilience\, solidarity\, and resistance has never been more urgent. \nJoin us for a two-day conference bringing together over 100 key actors in the field of Gender Justice to confront urgent challenges\, foster solidarity\, and amplify collective voices. \nThrough dynamic dialogue and shared strategies\, we will advance feminist and intersectional legal approaches that move beyond rhetoric to action. This annual gathering serves as a critical platform to elevate the voices\, expertise\, and leadership of Global Majority practitioners\, advocates\, and scholars. \nThis Conference is co-organized by Legal Action Worldwide (LAW)\, the Gender Justice Practitioner Hub (GJP Hub)\, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice (WIGJ)\, and the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS). It is supported by the Global Initiative Against Impunity\, the International Gender Champions Network\, the Global Justice Center\, and UN Women. \nThe Conference is made possible with the generous support of the Australian Government\, with co-funding from the European Union. \nFull event details coming soon.
URL:https://legalactionworldwide.org/event/gender-justice-international-criminal-law-conference/
LOCATION:The Hague\, World Forum\, The Hague\, Netherlands
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