Key date | Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being.
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Key date (Global) | International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVW) is a moment to reflect on, renew, amplify, and strategize to achieve commitments to eliminate gender-based violence.
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Key date | International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
This day raises awareness about the global number of enforced disappearances. For example, it is estimated that up to a million people are victims of enforced disappearances in Iraq—one of the highest in the world.
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Key date | International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
This day is an opportunity for all to unite in support of all those who have been (and others that continue to be) victims of torture.
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Event | “Which masculinities for a safer and fair world?” – Reflections from transitional justice
A dialogue with the Dutch Gender Platform WO=MEN (ahead of the NATO summit and 25th anniversary of the UN SCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security) to unpack violent masculinities as a root cause of impunity and gender inequality, and the systemic changes that are needed to address them.
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Key date | International Women’s Day
On IWD, we celebrate the progress and accomplishments made towards achieving gender equality, while continuing to apply gender-transformative approaches to transitional justice.
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Key date | National Day of Dignity for the Victims of the Armed Conflict
This day is commemorated based on the establishment of the Report of the Commission for Historical Clarification in 1999 through one of the Peace Agreements, to clarify with all objectivity, equity and impartiality the violations of human rights and acts of violence that have caused suffering to the Guatemalan population. The purpose of the day is in tribute to the survivors and to dignify the memory of those who lost their lives.
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Key date (Guatemala) | Maya Achi women’s case – verdict anniversary
On January 24, 2022, Guatemala’s highest court sentenced five former paramilitaries to 30 years in prison for raping indigenous Maya Achi women during the country’s civil war in the 1980s. Impunity Watch is proud to have supported the advocacy around this trial.
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Impunity Watch: 15-year anniversary
For more than 15 years, we have worked in countries emerging from violent conflict. We find that victims know best what is needed to achieve justice and prevent violence from recurring, yet they are routinely excluded from these processes. Our role is to address this omission and ensure their demands are met.
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Event | 15 years of fighting impunity and transforming justice
To celebrate our 15 year-anniversary, Impunity Watch is pleased to invite you to an inspiring evening of conversation, arts, music and food.
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Webinar | Youth perspectives on violent masculinities and MHPSS: Key insights for transitional justice policymaking in the AU
Join us online - Impunity Watch and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) are pleased to launch our latest policy briefs, on masculinities and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). The events will amplify African youth perspectives on these topics, with recommendations to inform transitional justice policymaking.
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New report | Russia revisits Syria war tactics in Ukraine
Our new report highlights striking parallels between Russia’s military involvement in Ukraine and Syria, which require cooperation between Ukrainian and Syrian civil society and humanitarian organisations.
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Partner event | ‘Alive or dead, we want them back’: Iraqi victims and civil society demand action on CED recommendations
As the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearance (CED) releases its country report on Iraq, we bring grassroots Iraqi voices to react to the report and present their ideas to tackle the crisis of enforced disappearance in the country.
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Partner event | peace&justice cafe: The path for gender justice
As part of this event, Impunity Watch will hold a roundabout discussion on the role of militarised masculinities in violent conflict, and how masculinities can be transformed for more just and peaceful societies.
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Conference | EU-NGO Forum 2022 – Stop impunity: the road to accountability and justice
Impunity Watch will join discussions on the role of the EU, its member states and civil society in strengthening accountability, improving access to justice and protecting human rights defenders.
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