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Executive Director Q&A: Preparing for greater demand for digital and IT profiles

Justice Rapid Response recently advertised, for the first time, the need for digital and information technology experts in the call for nominations to its Roster recruitment course. We sat down with Nina Suomalainen, Justice Rapid Response’s Executive Director, to find out more about these evolving Roster needs.

Placing victims at the centre of investigations spurs justice for survivors of sexual violence in conflict

On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and stress the importance of preventing sexual violence by addressing its root causes, including gender inequality.

Equipping investigations with gender expertise brings justice to SGBV survivors, say leading practitioners

Using specialized expertise is crucial towards achieving justice for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, said panellists at a Justice Rapid Response event on the side lines of the Security Council Open Debate.

Celebrating the Tenth Anniversary of Justice Rapid Response

Our 10th anniversary campaign is focused on what Justice Rapid Response is all about: ensuring professional, impartial investigations conducted in the interest of credible accountability for international crimes and serious violations of human rights.

Justice Rapid Response and UN Women Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Justice Rapid Response and UN Women signed a memorandum of understanding to advance their partnership on justice for sexual and gender-based violence.

Justice Rapid Response Formalizes Partnership with The Gambia

On 6 December in The Hague, Netherlands, Gambian Attorney General Minister Abubacarr Tambadou and Justice Rapid Response Executive Director Nina Suomalainen signed a Memorandum of Understanding to guide their future collaboration in the area of accountability and transitional justice.

CNN Interview with Executive Director Nina Suomalainen

Justice Rapid Response Executive Director Nina Suomalainen speaks with CNN Switzerland correspondent Martina Fuchs.

Securing Accountability for International Crimes at the National Level: The Case of the Gambia

JRR and The Permanent Missions of Canada and The Gambia co-hosted an event on the role of national mechanisms in achieving accountability for international crimes and serious human rights violations. The event featured a panel discussion as well as the premiere of the documentary “From Fear to Freedom.”

From Fear to Freedom: The Search for Justice in The Gambia

Our new film tells the story of why forensic expertise was needed in The Gambia, how Justice Rapid Response assisted, and presents the views of those involved in the ongoing transitional justice process dealing with past abuses.

Prevention, Accountability and Gender in the Syrian Context

Executive Director Nina Suomalainen spoke on themes of prevention of and accountability for sexual and gender-based violence at an event hosted by the The Permanent Missions of Finland and Liechtenstein to the UN in New York.