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human rights, justice, and accountability
“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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🔹 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...
#gaza #palestine #israel #nakba #humanrights #justice
🔵 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.
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🔵 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.
#justice #palestine #gaza #israel #icj #icc
🔵 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
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🔵 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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🔔 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
#justice #humanrights #crsv #stigma
Please circulate among your networks! It's a remote consultancy role with an incredible team working to reduce CRSV-related stigma in justice systems. A great chance for a qualified expert to contribute to this meaningful work.
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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.
#humanrights #justice
🔵 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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🔵 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.
#gaza #palestine
"My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud. ICE and the Trump administration have stolen these precious moments from our family in an attempt to silence Mahmoud’s support for Palestinian freedom.”
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🔵 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...
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.
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🖇️ 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.
#justice #sudanwar
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🔵 A major milestone has been reached in #Nepal: 794 women survivors of conflict-related sexual violence have come forward to file individual complaints with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Their voices are now formally acknowledged in the country’s #transitionaljustice process.
27.03.2025 14:32 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Learn more from Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab: medicine.yale.edu/lab/khoshnoo... The international community must support Ukraine's efforts to reunite these children with their families and hold those responsible accountable.
#ukraine #russia #ukrainerussiawar #humanrights
According to the Ukrainian government, over 19,500 children have been identified as unlawfully deported to Russia—only a small number have been returned. Many are sent to so-called “re-education” camps or placed with Russian families, severed from their communities.
#ukraine #justice #humanrights
Human rights lawyer Joumana Seif spoke at the UN Security Council last week, urging support for justice, inclusion & women’s participation in Syria’s future. A powerful call for accountability & reform. Watch her speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=njyN...
#syria #transitionaljustice #humanrights
Senators Chuck Grassley (R) and Maria Cantwell (D) just introduced a bill to reassert Congress’s power over tariffs.
—President must notify Congress on new tariffs within 48 hours of imposition.
—Congress must approve them within 60 days or they expire.
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🔵 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...
Jeremy and colleagues, Many deals I work on have concepts of conditional notice. This is mine. Please consider this email my two week notice, revocable if the firm comes up with a satisfactory response to the current moment, which should include at minimum (i) signing on to the firm amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie in its litigation fighting the Trump administration's executive order against it, ii) committing to broad future representation, regardless of whether powerful people view it as adverse to them, (iii) refusal to cooperate with the EEOC's request for personal information of our colleagues clearly targeted at intimidating non-white employees, (iv) public refusal to fire or otherwise force out employees at the Trump administration's directive or implied directive and (v) public commitment to maintenance of affinity groups and related initiatives. This is not what I saw for my career or for my evening, but Paul Weiss' decision to cave to the Trump administration on DEl, representation and staffing has forced my hand. We do not have time. It is now or it is never, and if it is never, I will not continue to work here.
Tonight, hours after the Paul Weiss news broke, an associate at Skadden Arps sent a firm-wide email:
"Please consider this email my two week notice, revocable if the firm comes up with a satisfactory response to the current moment...We do not have time. It is now or it is never..."
Israel’s practice of withholding Palestinian bodies—necropolitics—seeks to control not only Palestinian life, but also death and mourning. Bodies are held for years, remains mishandled, funerals restricted. As Israel negotiates over hostages and remains, this policy persists.
#palestine #gaza
Former #Philippine President Rodrigo #Duterte has been arrested and is being transferred to The #Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity for thousands of killings under his brutal anti-drug campaign. His arrest is a major step against impunity and reinforces that no leader is above the law.
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NEW: Betar US, a far-right pro-Israel group who claimed credit for the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, told me that they've created a "deportation list" and say they submitted “thousands of names” to Trump administration officials for similar treatment.
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Demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil!
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“Mr. Duffy said the young staff of DOGE was trying to lay off air traffic controllers. What am I supposed to do? Mr. Duffy said. I have multiple plane crashes to deal with now, and your people want me to fire air traffic controllers?”
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Dear Sir, As United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, I receive requests for information and clarification. I take these requests seriously and act on them with letters like this one you are receiving. It has come to my attention reliably that Georgetown Law School continues to teach and promote DEl. This is unacceptable. I have begun an inquiry into this and would welcome your response to the following questions: First, have you eliminated all DEl from your school and its curriculum? Second, if DEl is found in your courses or teaching in anyway, will you move swiftly to remove it? At this time, you should know that no applicant for our fellows program, our summer internship, or employment in our office who is a student or affiliated with a law school or university that continues to teach and utilize DEl will be considered. I look forward to your cooperation with my letter of inquiry after request. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Please respond by Monday, February 24, 2025. Should you have further questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call my office or schedule a time to meet in person.
The US Attorney in Washington DC is investigating Georgetown Law School, demanding that "if DEI is found in your courses or teaching in anyway [sic]," the law school should "move swiftly to remove it"
Federal prosecutors don’t control the classroom. This is a dark abdication of the First Amendment.
