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Message from Justice Rapid Response’s new Executive Director

In my second month as Executive Director, I feel both humbled and energized by this new responsibility and the work that lies ahead, leading Justice Rapid Response amid an evolving international justice context.

OPINION: The Search for The Gambia’s Disappeared Must Use a Victim-Centred Approach

The recent release of the Gambian Government White Paper on the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission Report demonstrates the importance of applying a victim-centred approach. 

New report: Investigating SEA of children in humanitarian settings

Justice Rapid Response has launched a new research paper on the investigation of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) allegations involving children, as part of a new project on enhancing justice for child survivors.

EVENT: Investigating Allegations of SEA of Children Occurring in Humanitarian Settings

Justice Rapid Response is hosting an online launch of a project on enhancing justice for child survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).

Samuel Emonet appointed as Executive Director of Justice Rapid Response

Justice Rapid Response confirmed last week the appointment of Samuel Emonet as the new Executive Director of the organization, effective immediately.

Annual Report 2021: Placing child rights at the heart of investigations

The year 2021 marked another record year for Justice Rapid Response in terms of demand for support, number of experts deployed, new partnerships, and milestone convictions following years of investigative support, the organization announced in its recently released annual report.

South Sudan: Report brings much-needed attention to conflict-related sexual violence

The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan launched a report documenting endemic levels of conflict-related sexual violence, with a focus on incidents of rape, including gang rape, sexual violence, sexual slavery, forced marriage, and torture.

Supporting accountability for the conflict in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine continues to wage a terrible toll on civilians, Justice Rapid Response has been working to support a host of partners setting out to document violations of international law in real-time.

The Gambia: Truth and reconciliation report paves the way for prosecutions  

Justice Rapid Response stands ready to give additional support to future investigations in The Gambia following the release of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission report.

Universal jurisdiction can help bridge accountability gap for Yemen, panellists say

The principle of universal jurisdiction is an alternative tool for pursuing accountability for victims of the conflict in Yemen, agreed panellists at a live event hosted by Justice Rapid Response.