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How survivors of sexual violence are working to gather testimony for future justice processes.
How survivors of sexual violence are working to gather testimony for future justice processes.
“The security situation is fluid, the crimes continue to mount and the world’s eyes move on.”
Although the term is currently often used in international politics, the legal complexities are huge.
Some states are backing the establishment of a special court to reflect that this crime is one that impacts the global order.
With the support of volunteers in 19 countries, testimony is being collected in a secure database to be used in future justice processes.
Kyiv-based centre coordinating assistance for victims and witnesses helps them navigate legal complexities, social rehabilitation and intense trauma.
Procedures must be impeccably transparent, given international concerns about national courts’ impartiality during an armed conflict.
Germany is at the forefront of prosecuting war crimes under the principle; the hope is that more countries will follow.
International advisor highlights need to appoint more judges and advance legal reforms to expedite judicial processes.
Ukraine is implementing dedicated policies including safeguarding and psychological assistance.