Our new Development Manager, Benil Mostafa, reflected on putting together our 2021 highlights during her first few months at GJC. You can view our 2021 Annual Report here.
2021-2026 Strategic Framework: Gender Shapes Our Response to Violence
Our 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, launched in November of 2021, outlines three central goals for the organization. One of these centers on our work to ensure that the global fight against sexual and gender-based violence targets the root causes of violence, such as structural gender inequality.
To learn more about our vision for a gender-equal future that protects abortion and other rights, check out our Strategic Plan.
2021-2026 Strategic Framework: Abortion is a Human Right
Our 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, launched in November of 2021, outlines three central goals for the organization. One of these centers on our work to ensure abortion access is respected, protected, and fulfilled as a fundamental human right.
To learn more about our vision for a gender-equal future that protects abortion and other rights, check out our Strategic Plan.
Akila Radhakrishnan Presents to International Criminal Court on the Crime of Forced Pregnancy
In hearings on the appeal of Ugandan war criminal Dominic Ongwen, GJC President Akila Radhakrishnan delivered a presentation to the International Criminal Court on the crime of forced pregnancy, which Ongwen was convicted of in 2021. Akila, along with Dr. Rosemary Grey, presented on behalf of a group of organizations that submitted an amicus brief in the case. These organizations include GJC, Amnesty International, and Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice.
Myanmar's Coup, a Year Later: 3 Things the International Community Can Do
GJC President Akila Radhakrishnan reflects on the 1-year anniversary of the coup in Myanmar by outlining three things the international community can do to advance peace and justice in the country.
2021-2026 Strategic Framework: Letter from the Staff Committee
To launch our 2021-2026 Strategic Framework, each member of our strategic planning committee read the framework's opening letter.
Special Counsel Michelle Onello on Myanmar's Violence Against Women Law
To coincide with the 2020 Annual Report, we asked GJC Special Counsel Michelle Onello about her decades-long work with women's groups in Myanmar to prevent violence against women.
Legal Advisor Danielle Hites on the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
To coincide with our 2020 Annual Report, we spoke to GJC Legal Advisor Danielle Hites about her work on the crimes against humanity treaty, which is currently being drafted by the International Law Commission.
Legal Advisor Elena Sarver on the Siljander Amendment
To coincide with our 2020 Annual Report, we asked GJC Legal Advisor about her work on the Siljander Amendment, a decades-old law that restricts abortion speech using US funds.
Legal Director Grant Shubin on the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda
To coincide with our 2020 Annual Report, we asked GJC Legal Director Grant Shubin to sit down and discuss GJC's work on the UN Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.
Protesters in Myanmar Call on International Community to Uphold "Responsibility to Protect"
The fearless protest movement in Myanmar has long called for "R2P" or Responsibility to Protect, an international commitment made in 2005 to prevent mass atrocity crimes. We joined Simon Adams of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect to examine this urgent demand and its importance for Myanmar.
Why I Support the Global Justice Center
For the 2020 Global Justice Awards, GJC Board members and supporters shared their thoughts on what GJC's work means to them.
The 2020 Global Justice Awards - Full Program
On September 17, 2020 the Global Justice Center held its first-ever virtual Global Justice Awards. Honoring some of the most inspiring, effective forces for global gender equality, the awards served as a celebration of our feminist past and a rallying cry for our feminist future.
Former US ambassador for War Crimes Stephen Rapp on Trump's Sanctions against ICC officials
Rapp spoke to GJC about Trump's executive order and what it means for US engagement with the ICC going forward.
Lessons From Leaders: Akila Radhakrishnan
GJC President Akila Radhakrishnan appeared on the Lessons From Leaders podcast hosted by Lynne Gilliland.
Webinar: The ICJ Provisional Measures: Is Myanmar Protecting the Rohingya from Genocide?
Akila Radhakrishnan speaks at the International Law Conference on the Status of Women
Feminism in Focus | Global Justice Center 2018 Video Annual Report
Accountability for conflict-related sexual violence as a central pillar for prevention - Arria Formula meeting of the UN Security Council
GJC President Akila Radhakrishnan briefed the UN Security Council on accountability for conflict-related sexual violence.
GJC President Akila Radhakrishnan Featured in "Shadow: Jobs Don't Have to Suck"