GIAI side events at ASP24 4 December
Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Ukraine: Full Spectrum of Harm and Holistic Paths to Justice
13:15–14:45 | Yangtze 1
This session highlights the diverse and systemic nature of conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine and the need for coordinated, survivor-led responses.
Speakers:
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Iryna Dovgan, SEMA Ukraine
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Liudmyla Huseinova, “Numo, Sisters”
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Oleksandr Maksymenko, “Alumni” Network
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Kateryna Shunevych, JurFem
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Andrii Latsyba, Truth Hounds
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Daniil Ukhorskiy, Legal Action Worldwide
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Thomas Ebbs, All Survivors Project
Moderator: Valeria Babără, Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice.
The event will take place in hybrid form. To follow online or to receive interpretation, please email events@4genderjustice.org for the Zoom link. If joining in person and requiring interpretation, please bring a device and earphones to follow in English or Ukrainian.
The Latin American Experience in Gender Justice and Its Contribution to the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Initiative
13:15–14:45 | Onyx Room
This discussion brings Latin American jurisprudence and advocacy experience into the Crimes Against Humanity treaty debate, highlighting innovations in investigating and prosecuting gender-based crimes and their relevance for global norm-setting.
Speakers:
- Judge Ana Manuela Ochoa Arias, Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP)
- Cynthia Silva, Director, DEMUS
- Dalila Seoane, Co-coordinator, ReLeG
- Lucía Xiloj Cuin, Legal Adviser, Bufete Jurídico Popular
Moderator: Susana Sácouto, Director, War Crimes Research Office, American University
This event will take place in Spanish. Interpretation into English will be provided exclusively for those attending in-person. If you plan to join online (without interpretation), you may follow the discussion via the webinar link here.