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Women’s Participation in the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY)

Authored by: Julie Mertus

Categories: Statebuilding
Sub-Categories: Democratization and Political Participation, Political Transitions, Transitional Justice
Country: Former Yugoslavia
Region: Europe and Eurasia
Year: 2004
Citation: Mertus, Julie. Women’s Participation in the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). Hunt Alternatives Fund, 2004.

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Executive Summary

Bosnian civil society groups have taken the lead in addressing needs not met by their state during its postwar reconstruction period. Women’s groups have spurred the creation of a war crimes court, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), and have filled gaps in the court’s reconciliation processes. This publication highlights the significant contributions women have made to the ICTY despite the overall challenges and limitations it faces. It also demonstrates that the inclusion of women and gender expertise at the ICTY was vital not only for the prosecution of crimes committed against women but also for the broader pursuit of justice and the advancement of international law.