Synergy for Justice

La Strada-Ukraine is a national civil society organisation that has worked to combat gender-based violence, human trafficking, and discrimination since 1997.

🔵 Meet La Strada-Ukraine — our partner in Ukraine, who will be piloting the CARSV Stigma Toolkit for Justice. With decades of experience promoting gender equality and protecting the rights of #survivors, it brings insight into the barriers #CRSV survivors face when navigating the #justice system.

The Mukwege Foundation is an international, rights-based organisation working to end impunity for #CRSV. It supports #survivors through three key pillars: by strengthening survivor-led networks, by scaling holistic support models, and by promoting accountability and state responsibility. #justice

🔵 We’re pleased to partner with the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation @mukwegefoundation.org to pilot the Stigma Toolkit for Justice in the Central African Republic and Nepal as part of the Stigma in Justice project.

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Over the next 15 months, we’ll pilot the Stigma Toolkit in Colombia, Ukraine, Nepal, and the Central African Republic, centering survivor expertise to examine how stigma affects justice systems and co-develop responses that promote safer, survivor-centred processes.
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🔵 We’re proud to launch the piloting phase of the Stigma in Justice project — a multi-country initiative to improve justice outcomes for #CRSVsurvivors. Building on the CARSV Stigma Toolkit, it strengthens justice systems’ capacity to address #stigma that obstructs access to justice for survivors.

🔵 Only 2 out of 10 members of the UN Committee against Torture are women. As States prepare for the 2025 Convention Against Torture elections, this stark imbalance must be urgently addressed. Gender imbalance risks overlooking gendered forms of torture, including sexual violence. #justice #CAT

Synergy for Justice Synergy for Justice is a dynamic, women-led, multi-disciplinary justice organization.

🔹 Read our latest blog post to understand how Israel operationalises its strategy of ethnic cleansing and how the international community must respond: synergyforjustice.org/blog/the-end...

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🔵 For more than 77 years, #Israel has systematically sought to kill or displace the #Palestinian people from their land. Every aspect of Israeli policy in the OPT is aimed at shifting the demographic composition to favour Jewish Israeli settlers.

CARSV Stigma Toolkit for Justice Toolkit for assessing and tackling stigma, myths, stereotypes and misconceptions about conflict and atrocity related sexual violence in criminal justice systems and courts.

At Synergy for Justice, we work to dismantle stigma in legal spaces. Our CARSV Toolkit equips justice actors with tools to recognise and counter stigma. Access our guides on non-stigmatising language and good practice for defence counsel: toolkit.synergyforjustice.org

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In a rare move, the Paris court found Depardieu’s lawyer guilty of secondary victimisation for using humiliating, degrading language. This case shows how courtroom language can silence survivors, deepen trauma, and push others away from seeking justice.

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France: l'acteur Gérard Depardieu condamné à 18 mois de prison avec sursis pour agressions sexuelles Deux mois après un procès intense et ultra-médiatisé, le tribunal correctionnel de Paris a déclaré mardi 13 mai coupable Gérard Depardieu d'agressions sexuelles sur deux femmes lors d'un tournage d'un...

“Liar. Hysterical. Go cry.” These were just some of the words shouted in court by Gérard Depardieu’s lawyer at the two women who testified against the French actor, who was recently convicted of sexually assaulting them during a 2021 film shoot.

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Synergy for Justice Synergy for Justice is a dynamic, women-led, multi-disciplinary justice organization.

🔔 We’re hiring! Synergy for Justice is seeking an expert with judicial experience to draft a Judges Benchbook on Stigma and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV).

🖇️ Please visit our website for more details: synergyforjustice.org/vacancies

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Journalist Jineth Bedoya abandons 25 year-long legal fight in Colombia against her presumed kidnappers and rapists, claiming State negligence - Latin America Reports Journalist Bedoya abandons her decades-long fight for justice against her kidnappers and rapists, calling on "negligent" State to see victims.

🔵 Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya, has made a decision to abandon her legal case against those responsible for her kidnapping and sexual violence. Her story reflects a broader crisis: survivors of CRSV are too often met with denial, and systemic failure.

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Since March 2, Israel has blocked all humanitarian aid into #Gaza, worsening famine conditions and halting #UN relief efforts. More than 30 states spoke in support of #UNRWA and demanded that #Israel uphold humanitarian law by allowing access for aid to enter Gaza.

#Palestine argued that Israel is weaponising humanitarian aid in breach of international law, denying life-saving supplies and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in #Gaza. #Israel submitted a written statement defending its actions on security grounds and criticising the proceedings as biased.

🔵 Last week, the #ICJ concluded hearings on Israel’s obligations to allow humanitarian aid into #Gaza and the OPT, and to ensure the operations of the UN, INGOs, and third parties. A final advisory opinion is expected in the coming months. #justice #humanrights

🔵 What’s the difference between the ICJ hearings and the ICC arrest warrants?

Recent developments concerning Palestine before international courts, the ICJ advisory proceedings and the ICC arrest warrants address different aspects of international law.

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🔵 What are the key legal issues to watch at the ICJ hearings on #Palestine this week?

As States present their arguments, several legal questions arise, particularly around UNRWA’s legal protections, Israel’s obstruction of aid, and its responsibilities under both humanitarian and human rights law.

The law is clear. Now, it is the responsibility of the international community to act and demand #accountability, protect Palestinian lives, and uphold the rights enshrined in international law.

In this post, we map the key legal proceedings that form part of the #Palestinian pursuit of #justice.

🔵 What Are the Major Legal Proceedings Regarding Palestine?

Across two decades, #Palestine has brought its struggle for justice before the world’s highest courts.
Despite growing legal action, #Israel continues to act with impunity, committing genocide against #Palestinians.

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🔵 From 28 April to 2 May, the ICJ will hold hearings on Israel’s obligations under international law in the OPT.

We break down what this case is about, who is participating, and why this moment is critical for international law, humanitarian access, and #Palestinian rights.

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Palestinian Female Detainees: Ongoing human suffering and escalating retaliatory measures On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day 2025, the Palestinian Ministry of Women’s Affairs released a report documenting severe and escalating abuses against Palestinian women and girls detained by the Israeli o...

🔵 The Palestinian Ministry of Women’s Affairs has released a detailed report documenting the escalating arrests, enforced disappearances, and grave #humanrights violations against #Palestinian female detainees.

We encourage to read and share it.

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This is the deliberate destruction of lifelines in a besieged territory. Israel is acting with impunity. Every new day of inaction is another day of condoning the killing of innocent people.

Israel has launched a new wave of attacks on Gaza. Health workers, aid staff, and UN personnel are being targeted in what can only be described as a systematic assault on humanitarian infrastructure, and moreover, a genocide. At least 408 aid workers, including 284 UN staff, have been killed.

Sexual Violence in Sudan Sudan’s civil has devastated the country. An estimated 10,000 people were killed and more than six million displaced. There has also been widespread sexual violence. “It’s beyond dire situations,” say...

🖇️ We recommend listening to the recent episode of the @asymmetricalh.bsky.social podcast, “Sexual Violence in Sudan,” featuring Sudanese activist Hala Al-Karib. In this conversation, she speaks to the scale of violence against women.
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Sexual violence has become a systematic and widespread weapon of war in this conflict. The United Nations has documented systematic abuse by the Rapid Support Forces, including gang-rape and acts amounting to sexual slavery in areas under their control.

#humanrights #justice #sudanwar

🔷 Two years since war broke out in #Sudan, the country is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Over 6 million people have been forced from their homes, while millions more are trapped in besieged areas without access to food, water, or medical care.

#humanrights #justice #sudanwar

EU Should Defend the ICC The European Union should defend the International Criminal Court (ICC) amid serious attacks on its mandate and mission, 57 nongovernmental groups said today. These attacks could undermine justice for...

🔵 The International Criminal Court is under attack—and the EU must act. Synergy for Justice joins 70 other civil society organisations calling on the EU to take immediate, decisive steps to protect the Court’s independence and mandate.
🖇️ Read and share the full statement: www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...

🔵 As #Israel continues its assault on the #Palestinian people, the credibility of international justice mechanisms is being put to the test.

Countries from the #GlobalSouth are stepping into a leadership role.

🖇️Read the full blog post on our website: synergyforjustice.org/blog/the-ris...