Category Archives: Violence Against Women

ICC Prosecutor Requests Additional Action on DRC

05/16/12

The international criminal court (ICC) has taken a stand on rape used as a weapon of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo announced on Monday that he is seeking new charges against Congolese rebel … Continue reading →

International Women’s Day: Focus on Women in Conflict Areas

03/08/12

Editor’s note: Today is International Women’s Day. Don’t forget to check out the stories from earlier this week of a remarkable female leader in Burma, an American advocate helping to support women in Congo, and a mother forced to flee … Continue reading →

The Role of Women in Justice and Peace

03/07/12

More than ever before, civilians are increasingly at the center of contemporary conflict zones. In many cases, women and children are disproportionately affected by the violence and their stories are too often ignored. There is an important backline discussion concerning … Continue reading →

Stepping Up for Survivors of Sexual Violence in Congo

03/06/12

By Lee Ann De Reus Every day survivors of sexual violence, of all ages, arrive at Panzi Hospital in search of medical care for their injuries. They come on foot, or in the back of a dilapidated vehicle, often with … Continue reading →

Guest Post: How to be a Superhero – Working to End Genocide

12/23/11

This is a guest post from Staci Alziebler-Perkins, a 2011 Carl Wilkens Fellow. When I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a superhero. All you needed was a cool outfit like Batman or an invisible jet and … Continue reading →

Rape as a Weapon of War: Ending Impunity

12/02/11

Blog written by Rebecca Dennis For 16 days a year – from Nov. 25th, the international day for the elimination of violence against women, to Dec. 10th, International Human Rights Day – individuals, organizations, and even governments shine a light … Continue reading →