Prosecuting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Armed Conflict
The Lawfare Podcast
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Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Armed Conflict
This chapter discusses the prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence in armed conflict, highlighting the historical negligence of international law towards these acts. It explores the distinction between sexual violence and gender-based violence, as well as the deep continuities between violence before and during conflict. The chapter emphasizes the disproportionate impact of war crimes on women while acknowledging the risk faced by men, and raises concerns about the instrumentalization of these issues in the context of counter-terrorism.
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