Stocktaking of International Criminal Justice: The Impact of the Rome Statute System on Victims and Affected Communities
Review Conference of the Rome Statute of the ICC Kampala, Uganda

The Rome Statute, the Voices of Victims
Breaking the silence on atrocities

IPS Podcast featuring the following reports:

• Congolese women still endure high levels of sexual violence
• Pregnant mothers' mental health overlooked in South Africa
• Zambian women networking to gain life skills

To listen to the podcast, please click here.

Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Ruined," tells a powerful and moving story about the suffering and survival of women in violence-ridden areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Conflict in the vast African country has left hundreds of thousands of people dead and millions forcibly displaced over the past two decades.

By June 11th, 15 countries will have held their Open Day for Peace. Preparatory meetings for upcoming Open Days are also underway worldwide. This document includes highlights from Sierra Leone, Liberia, Kosovo, Sudan and Somalia.

Every year on the 8th of March, women all over the world commemorate the International Women's Day
for the advancement of the lives of women and the elimination of all forms of discrimination and
oppression. However, in Burma we are not allowed to observe this day.

FY 2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for global programs to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) in refugee and conflict-affected populations, including research and assessments to strengthen GBV prevention and response interventions among populations of concern.

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-SGP-10-CA-06022010

Statement by Esther Brimmer, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Organization Affairs House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight

Chairman Carnahan, Ranking Member Rohrabacher, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to testify.

Women on the Frontline is a video documentary series, presented by Annie Lennox, that shines a light on violence against women and girls. The series takes the front to homes, villages and cities around the world where a largely unreported war against females is being waged.

This video depicts how women crossed political parties and ethnic groups to become a unified force. Dramatically under-represented in the political forum in their country, as a unified entity women paved the way for their political participation and voices to be heard. Their solidarity enabled their concerns regarding previously ignored issues, such as female inheritance and war crimes against women, to have a much needed forum.

The Gender Equality Architecture Reform Campaign (GEAR) is pleased to announce the launch of the official Global GEAR Campaign Website. From 7 June onwards www.gearcampaign.org will keep you informed about the latest developments at the UN as well as about the GEAR activities of the GEAR Campaign.