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Synergy for Justice

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Synergy for Justice is a women-led, multidisciplinary team working to advance justice and end impunity for human rights violations.

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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
🔵 Meet La Strada-Ukraine — our partner in Ukraine, who will be piloting the CARSV Stigma Toolkit for Justice. With decades of experience promoting gender equality and protecting the rights of #survivors, it brings insight into the barriers #CRSV survivors face when navigating the #justice system.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
🔵 We’re pleased to partner with the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation @mukwegefoundation.org to pilot the Stigma Toolkit for Justice in the Central African Republic and Nepal as part of the Stigma in Justice project. #justice #crsv #stigma
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
🔵 We’re proud to launch the piloting phase of the Stigma in Justice project — a multi-country initiative to improve justice outcomes for #CRSVsurvivors. Building on the CARSV Stigma Toolkit, it strengthens justice systems’ capacity to address #stigma that obstructs access to justice for survivors.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
🔵 Only 2 out of 10 members of the UN Committee against Torture are women. As States prepare for the 2025 Convention Against Torture elections, this stark imbalance must be urgently addressed. Gender imbalance risks overlooking gendered forms of torture, including sexual violence. #justice #CAT
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
🔵 For more than 77 years, #Israel has systematically sought to kill or displace the #Palestinian people from their land. Every aspect of Israeli policy in the OPT is aimed at shifting the demographic composition to favour Jewish Israeli settlers.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
“Liar. Hysterical. Go cry.” These were just some of the words shouted in court by Gérard Depardieu’s lawyer at the two women who testified against the French actor, who was recently convicted of sexually assaulting them during a 2021 film shoot. www.rfi.fr/fr/france/20...
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France: l'acteur Gérard Depardieu condamné à 18 mois de prison avec sursis pour agressions sexuelles
Deux mois après un procès intense et ultra-médiatisé, le tribunal correctionnel de Paris a déclaré mardi 13 mai coupable Gérard Depardieu d'agressions sexuelles sur deux femmes lors d'un tournage d'un...
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
🔔 We’re hiring! Synergy for Justice is seeking an expert with judicial experience to draft a Judges Benchbook on Stigma and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV). 🖇️ Please visit our website for more details: synergyforjustice.org/vacancies #justice #humanrights #crsv #stigma
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Synergy for Justice is a dynamic, women-led, multi-disciplinary justice organization.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🔵 Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya, has made a decision to abandon her legal case against those responsible for her kidnapping and sexual violence. Her story reflects a broader crisis: survivors of CRSV are too often met with denial, and systemic failure. latinamericareports.com/journalist-j...
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Journalist Jineth Bedoya abandons 25 year-long legal fight in Colombia against her presumed kidnappers and rapists, claiming State negligence - Latin America Reports
Journalist Bedoya abandons her decades-long fight for justice against her kidnappers and rapists, calling on "negligent" State to see victims.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
🔵 Last week, the #ICJ concluded hearings on Israel’s obligations to allow humanitarian aid into #Gaza and the OPT, and to ensure the operations of the UN, INGOs, and third parties. A final advisory opinion is expected in the coming months. #justice #humanrights
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
🔵 What’s the difference between the ICJ hearings and the ICC arrest warrants? Recent developments concerning Palestine before international courts, the ICJ advisory proceedings and the ICC arrest warrants address different aspects of international law. #justice #palestine #gaza #israel #icj #icc
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
🔵 What are the key legal issues to watch at the ICJ hearings on #Palestine this week? As States present their arguments, several legal questions arise, particularly around UNRWA’s legal protections, Israel’s obstruction of aid, and its responsibilities under both humanitarian and human rights law.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
🔵 What Are the Major Legal Proceedings Regarding Palestine? Across two decades, #Palestine has brought its struggle for justice before the world’s highest courts. Despite growing legal action, #Israel continues to act with impunity, committing genocide against #Palestinians. #humanrights #justice
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
🔵 From 28 April to 2 May, the ICJ will hold hearings on Israel’s obligations under international law in the OPT. We break down what this case is about, who is participating, and why this moment is critical for international law, humanitarian access, and #Palestinian rights. #gaza #palestine
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
🔵 The Palestinian Ministry of Women’s Affairs has released a detailed report documenting the escalating arrests, enforced disappearances, and grave #humanrights violations against #Palestinian female detainees. We encourage to read and share it. www.palestine-australia.com/highlights/n...
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Palestinian Female Detainees: Ongoing human suffering and escalating retaliatory measures
On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day 2025, the Palestinian Ministry of Women’s Affairs released a report documenting severe and escalating abuses against Palestinian women and girls detained by the Israeli o...
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Israel has launched a new wave of attacks on Gaza. Health workers, aid staff, and UN personnel are being targeted in what can only be described as a systematic assault on humanitarian infrastructure, and moreover, a genocide. At least 408 aid workers, including 284 UN staff, have been killed.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
🔷 Two years since war broke out in #Sudan, the country is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Over 6 million people have been forced from their homes, while millions more are trapped in besieged areas without access to food, water, or medical care. #humanrights #justice #sudanwar
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
🔵 The International Criminal Court is under attack—and the EU must act. Synergy for Justice joins 70 other civil society organisations calling on the EU to take immediate, decisive steps to protect the Court’s independence and mandate. 🖇️ Read and share the full statement: www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...
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EU Should Defend the ICC
The European Union should defend the International Criminal Court (ICC) amid serious attacks on its mandate and mission, 57 nongovernmental groups said today. These attacks could undermine justice for...
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
🔵 As #Israel continues its assault on the #Palestinian people, the credibility of international justice mechanisms is being put to the test. Countries from the #GlobalSouth are stepping into a leadership role. 🖇️Read the full blog post on our website: synergyforjustice.org/blog/the-ris...
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Stay informed and engaged with Synergy for Justice by subscribing to our newsletter! We cover topics such as advancing #accountability for #torture and sexual violence, enhancing gendered #justice outcomes, and empowering communities to uphold #humanrights. synergyforjustice.org/newsletter
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Human rights lawyer Joumana Seif spoke at the UN Security Council last week, urging support for justice, inclusion & women’s participation in Syria’s future. A powerful call for accountability & reform. Watch her speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=njyN... #syria #transitionaljustice #humanrights
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Speech by the SWPM member Joumana Seif, at the Security Council
YouTube video by Syrian Women's Political Movement الحركة السياسية النسوية السورية
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
According to the Ukrainian government, over 19,500 children have been identified as unlawfully deported to Russia—only a small number have been returned. Many are sent to so-called “re-education” camps or placed with Russian families, severed from their communities. #ukraine #justice #humanrights
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
🔵 A major milestone has been reached in #Nepal: 794 women survivors of conflict-related sexual violence have come forward to file individual complaints with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Their voices are now formally acknowledged in the country’s #transitionaljustice process.
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Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice @4genderjustice.org · 20/03/2025
"There is No Justice in This Country" @synergy4justice.bsky.social and STEWARDWOMEN have released a must-read report on how SGBC survivors in South Sudan are being failed by the justice system. Read it here: synergy-for-justice.cdn.prismic.io/synergy-for-... Photo Credit @ Synergy for Justice
A artwork of a Sudanese woman standing in a court of law, with the report title "There is No Justice in This Country", Experiences of Sexual Violence Survivors in South Sudan.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Former #Philippine President Rodrigo #Duterte has been arrested and is being transferred to The #Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity for thousands of killings under his brutal anti-drug campaign. His arrest is a major step against impunity and reinforces that no leader is above the law.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Israel’s practice of withholding Palestinian bodies—necropolitics—seeks to control not only Palestinian life, but also death and mourning. Bodies are held for years, remains mishandled, funerals restricted. As Israel negotiates over hostages and remains, this policy persists. #palestine #gaza
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Synergy for Justice, in partnership with STEWARDWOMEN, has recently released a report amplifying the voices of 45 women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in South Sudan. You can read the full report here: synergyforjustice.org/resources #southsudan #humanrights
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Synergy for Justice stands with Ukraine. We support its sovereignty and its people’s rights. The fight for justice is far from over—nor should our commitment be. The world must strengthen its support and demand accountability. #ukrainerussiawar #justice
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Three years of war, destruction, and loss. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is a grave violation of international law and human rights. Every day, Ukrainians defend their country while civilians endure airstrikes and displacement. This war is not over. #ukraine #humanrights #justice
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
“We are fighting on two fronts: one to rebuild our homeland, and the other to break the chains imposed on us.” These powerful words from a Syrian woman at a recent community dialogue reflect the determination of many who refuse to be sidelined in Syria’s transition.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The sudden freeze of U.S. foreign aid has left countless transitional justice efforts in limbo, cutting off essential funding for organisations working to document atrocities, support victims and survivors, and pursue accountability for grave crimes. #usforeignaidfreeze #justice #humanrights
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Sexual violence against men and boys in #Syria remains a deeply underreported issue, shaped by societal stigma and misconceptions. Chapter 17 of the Syria Supplement to the Investigation Protocol examines this issue in depth, offering guidance for practitioners.
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Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice @4genderjustice.org · 10/02/2025
𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸. Palestinian women in Gaza face systemic violations of reproductive autonomy. The ICC must act. 🔗 4genderjustice.org/our-latest-p...
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Local NGOs already struggle with limited funding & now face a devastating "subcontracting squeeze." As larger organisations cut back, frontline responders—the most effective at reaching communities—are left without resources to continue their work. #usforeignaidfreeze #stopworkorder #usa
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Synergy for Justice condemns the implementation of sanctions by the United States against the International Criminal Court. These sanctions represent a direct attack on the independence of the world’s only international tribunal dedicated to investigating and prosecuting the gravest crimes. #icc
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Donald #Trump’s suggestion to "take over" #Gaza and forcibly relocate #Palestinians is unacceptable & stands in direct violation of international law. The forced displacement of civilian populations from their homeland is not a matter of policy debate—it is a grave breach of the Geneva Conventions.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
The US freeze on foreign aid forces life-saving programmes to stop. In Sudan, famine relief will halt. In Gaza, health clinics & water programs will shut down. Refugees from Darfur, Afghanistan & Myanmar will lose support. This is a death sentence for many. #usforeignaidfreeze #stopworkorder
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The people implementing USAID & State Dept programmes are among the most dedicated to human rights & humanitarian work. #Freezing their efforts without warning doesn’t just harm communities in crisis—it destroys livelihoods. A reckless, needless blow to decency. #usforeignaid #usa #freeze
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
The US freeze on foreign aid is an attack on global stability & human dignity. We must reject this cruelty & demand its reversal. #aidfreeze #usforeignaid #usa #humanrights
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Coalition for the International Criminal Court @coalitionfortheicc.org · 27/01/2025
‼️ The Coalition for the ICC & over 140 NGOs speak up against efforts by the U.S. to impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗖𝗖 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗖𝗖 & 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀' 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲! Our statement ➡️ coalitionfortheicc.org/oppose-sanct...
Graphic with the text 'Oppose Sanctions Against the ICC, Safeguard Victims’ Access to Justice' displayed in bold white letters against a blue background. Below, a message reads: "Global Civil Society strongly opposes efforts by the United States of America (US) to impose sanctions related to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and urge ICC member states to defend the ICC, its officials, and those cooperating with it from measures aimed at undermining the court’s vital mandate for justice." The background features an image of the International Criminal Court (ICC) building in The Hague and its flag. © ICC-CPI is credited at the bottom right.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
🔵 Synergy for Justice stands in solidarity with civil society organisations worldwide and condemns the U.S. government's recent decision to freeze nearly all international aid for 90 days. This abrupt action leaves countless communities and individuals without essential support. #humanrights #usa
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's visit to Syria last week is an encouraging step forward to holding the Assad regime accountable for the crimes committed in Syria. We highlight the #Syria Supplement to the Investigation Protocol as a resource for those pursuing justice and accountability for CRSV crimes.
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Sanctions will cripple the ICC's ability to prosecute war criminals globally, not just Israelis. This threatens justice in Ukraine, Venezuela, and beyond. #icc #sanctions #usa #palestine #gaza #israel #ukraine #russia #venezuela
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
We cannot celebrate arrest warrants for Russians while condemning warrants for Israelis. Justice must be impartial, not viewed through a political lens. #icc #sanctions #usa #palestine #gaza #israel #ukraine #russia
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
US allies and ICC state parties must condemn US hostility towards the ICC. No single nation should dictate the course of justice for the world. #sanctions #icc #humanrights
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
The US shielding Israeli leadership from accountability for war crimes in Gaza undermines the global justice system and a rules-based order. Weakening justice systems diminishes access to justice worldwide. #icc #iccsanctions #israel #gaza #justice
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Synergy for Justice stands in unwavering solidarity with the International Criminal Court (ICC) @intlcrimcourt.bsky.social amid efforts by the United States to impose sanctions on the Court. #humanrights #icc #justice
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Justice systems are meant to provide accountability and healing, yet survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) often face stigma that deepens their trauma and silences their voices. #stigma #humanrights
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Stigma remains one of the greatest barriers to justice for victims and survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). The statistics speak for themselves—accountability rates remain low, leaving survivors without justice and perpetuating cycles of harm. #humanrights #justice #stigma
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
🔵 Join Us for the 'Impact of Stigma on Justice' Webinar! On 14 January 2025 at 3:00 PM CET, we’ll discuss the pervasive impact of stigma in justice systems and its consequences for CRSV survivors. Register Now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #stigma #justicesystems #humanrights
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Synergy for Justice @synergy4justice.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
#Stigma remains one of the biggest obstacles for victims and survivors of conflict-related sexual violence seeking justice. Synergy's CARSV Stigma Toolkit empowers justice actors to break down these barriers, creating a more effective path to #accountability. #humanrights #justice
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