Media Global quotes GJC President Janet Benshoof on the difficulties of implementing gender-sensitive international laws.
GJC in the News
Media Global, "Women's Movement in Iraq Grows Despite Lack of International Support
On The Issues, “Justice for Aung San Suu Kyi: End Male Power Structures"
WINTER, 2010: On the Issues publishes an article by GJC founder and President Janet Benshoof, titled "Justice for Aung San Suu Kyi: End Male Power Structures."
This article discusses the unfair imprisonment of Aung San Suu Kyi, but also the steps that need to be taken to right the injustice to her, Burma and the global community. These steps do not end with freeing her and giving her a place as an elected official; they also need to include gender equality in power structures. As the article explains, justice is a right and all women should be given access to it.
MADRE, "When Will the US Ratify the Women's Rights Convention?"
MADRE quotes GJC President Janet Benshoof as she explains how the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee aims to weaken the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) by including a set of conditions that jeopardize access to reproductive health.
The Irrawaddy News Magazine, "Irish Mayor Launches Petition for Suu Kyi's Release"
The Irrawaddy mentions the Global Justice and its reaction to the sentencing of Aung San Suu Kyi.