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GJCNews Summer 2010: International Justice Day
July 20, 2010
Download.On July 17th the world celebrated International Justice Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, the treaty that created the International Criminal Court. In honor of this important landmark, the Global Justice Center reaffirms its commitment to enforcing these international human rights laws to create a more just world. In this GJCnews, we share how we are working to use the law to end the impunity of the military in Burma and ensure that the men, women, and children in Burma finally realize justice and peace. More.
GJC proudly supports UNIFEM petition "Say no to Sexual Violence in Conflict" and the Global Open Day for Women and Peace
June 2010
Sign the petition here. The Global Justice Center supports UNIFEM's petition to implement United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 for the equal participation of women in peacekeeping and protection from sexual violence. More.
Global Justice Center challenges the abortion speech censorship imposed by the U.S. on all foreign aid recipients at the UN Human Rights Council
May 25, 2010
The Global Justice Center, in a submission to the UN Human Rights Council, challenges the censorship of abortion related speech imposed on all U.S. foreign aid. The Global Justice Center identifies the alarming effects of this censorship, including denying impregnated rape victims in conflict access to information about abortion services. More.
GJCNews from the UN: Congolese Women Leaders, and Taking on the Helms Gag on Abortion Speech
May 5, 2010
Download. In March we were busy running back and forth to the UN for the 54th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). In this issue of GJCNews, we want to share with you our staff's stories from those amazing two weeks and introduce you to some of the incredible women leaders we look forward to collaborating with as we continue to use the law to enforce the rights of women around the world. More.
GJC congratulates the Women's Alliance for a Democratic Iraq on their 7th anniversary!
April 23, 2010
On April 23, 2010, GJC partner organization the Women's Alliance for a Democratic Iraq (WAFDI) celebrated its 7th anniversary! The GJC has been privileged to work with this incredible organization - read the letter from WAFDI founder and member of the board of directors, Basma Fakri... More.
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