Principles on Gender Persecution – ICC

April 23, 2024

Direct Link to Full 10-Page 2024 Reesource Guide: Principles-Resource-Guide_EN_Final-3.4.24.pdf (madre.org)

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) is developing a new set of Principles on the Crime of Gender Persecution, focusing on prevention, protection, survivor participation, and relief and recovery. Civil society groups are being asked to add their voice at the outset of the process to ensure that their communities and expertise are prioritized in the new Principles.

The Principles will develop a shared understanding of gender persecution across these pillars, serving as a new tool for human rights treaty bodies, UN peace and security experts, humanitarian actors, and human rights defenders. They wil strengthen recognition of and redress for gender-based crimes and discrimination before, during, and after conflict, through shared practices designed to end cycles of violence and to help survivors access meaningful justice.