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ICC - International Criminal Court
Years active: 2005-2015
IWPR is at the forefront of media interventions in situations of human suffering and mass abuses around the world. It gives a voice to the vulnerable and delivers crucial analysis on conflict and impunity to both a local and global audience. As the leading news agency reporting on international justice and human rights, IWPR makes an important contribution to the value and effectiveness of local judicial mechanisms as well as international legal institutions such as the International Criminal Court (ICC).
South African Trial Brings Rape into Public View
High rates of sexual violence appear rooted in ingrained male attitudes.
Uganda: Talking to the LRA
Former go-getting World Bank consultant strives to bring peace to northern Uganda.
Ugandan Mediator Critical of ICC Indictments
Peace negotiator says arrest warrants for LRA chiefs severely undermine local efforts to end the war.
Ugandan Court Upholds Museveni Victory
As expected, the Supreme Court confirms the outcome of the presidential election, but opposition leader Kizza Besigye warns the fight will go on.
Lubanga Case Signals Hope for Child Soldiers
Arraignment of Congolese militia leader welcomed by many campaigners as milestone in protection of children’s rights.
Ugandan President Gets Third Term
Final results give victory to the incumbent Yoweri Museveni with 59 per cent of the vote, as his closest challenger cries foul.
Taylor Arrest Could Herald Change for West Africa
West Africans hold their breath to see whether Liberia’s ex-leader Charles Taylor will be brought to trial.
Uganda: Probe Into AIDS Fund Spending
Apparent misuse of millions of dollars intended to fight AIDS and other diseases is attracting international attention.
Liberia: Healing the Wounds of Civil War
Most Liberians say they are ready to forgive, if not forget, atrocities committed by fighters.