The Cambodian Law and Policy Journal has published two new articles on sexual crimes during the Khmer Rouge regime (Volume 2 – July 2014):
‘Transitional Justice Through the Cambodian Women’s Hearings‘, by Beini Ye
‘A Missed Opportunity, A Last Hope? Prosecuting Sexual Crimes Under the Khmer Rouge Regime’, by Theresa de Langis
On 11 June 2014, the International Protocol on the Documentation and Investigation of Sexual Violence in Conflict was launched at ‘The Global Summit to end Sexual Violence in Conflict’ in London. The Protocol, which was funded by the British Government, includes practical advice, checklists and sample questions for fieldworkers.
The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict took place at ExCel London on 10 – 13 June 2014. Foreign Secretary William Hague co-chaired the summit with Angelina Jolie, Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. The aim of the Summit was to take practical action to improve the lives of victims and to establish best practice for obtaining witness testimony of sexual violence in conflict. The Summit welcomed over 100 countries and over 900 experts, NGOs, survivors, faith leaders, and international organisations from across the world that share our commitment to end sexual violence in conflict. British Embassies and High Commissions around the world took part in parallel events to coincide with the Summit. It was the biggest global meeting on this issue ever convened.
Commentary and videos are available for download on the Summit’s Facebook page.
Read the UN Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
CDP has released its latest research report, finding considerable evidence of sexual violence perpetrated against Vietnamese, Khmer Krom and Khmer Islam or Cham peoples during the Khmer Rouge regime. The launch of the report on 2 June 2014 received considerable press attention, including articles in:
German broadcaster, GW, has posted an article about the international co-prosecutor at the ECCC calling for the Office of Investigations to examine allegations of serious sexual violence committed during the Khmer Rouge’s 1975-79 rule. The potential widening of the scope of the prosecution of cases at the ECCC reflects research findings about sexual violence that took place during the regime. This move by the international prosecutor comes at a time when there is increasing international concern with addressing sexual violence in conflict.