From outrage to power: Using the law as a tool for change in conflict and post-conflict situations
The session reflected on international mechanisms such as the UN resolution 1325 & 1820, as well as CEDAW, and how these mechanisms enable or challenge responses to women in conflict and post-conflict situations.
The discussion dealt with ways in which these mechanisms can be applied to national legal frameworks, as well as its limitations in countries with no operating justice system due to conflict situations, or countries where traditional courts are more utilised than formal courts.
The discussion highlighted the vulnerability of women, both physically and psychologically, during conflict and post-conflict situations; the need for justice to prevail for women; yet that justice should be understood not only in the legal context, but indeed a broader social and community level.
Participants were asked to identify areas of collective action so as to further accountability and monitoring and evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness of resolution 1325 and 1820.
The panel consisted of 3 women, representative of the International Women's Tribunal, Women'sLink Wordwide and International Women's Rights Action Watch - Asia Pacific region.
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