Christy Fujio
@cfujio.bsky.social
human rights, justice, and accountability
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“Liar. Hysterical. Go cry.” These were just some of the words shouted in court by Gérard Depardieu’s lawyer at the two women who testified against the French actor, who was recently convicted of sexually assaulting them during a 2021 film shoot.
www.rfi.fr/fr/france/20...
www.rfi.fr/fr/france/20...
France: l'acteur Gérard Depardieu condamné à 18 mois de prison avec sursis pour agressions sexuelles
Deux mois après un procès intense et ultra-médiatisé, le tribunal correctionnel de Paris a déclaré mardi 13 mai coupable Gérard Depardieu d'agressions sexuelles sur deux femmes lors d'un tournage d'un...
www.rfi.fr
May 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
“Liar. Hysterical. Go cry.” These were just some of the words shouted in court by Gérard Depardieu’s lawyer at the two women who testified against the French actor, who was recently convicted of sexually assaulting them during a 2021 film shoot.
www.rfi.fr/fr/france/20...
www.rfi.fr/fr/france/20...
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🔹 Read our latest blog post to understand how Israel operationalises its strategy of ethnic cleansing and how the international community must respond: synergyforjustice.org/blog/the-end...
#gaza #palestine #israel #nakba #humanrights #justice
#gaza #palestine #israel #nakba #humanrights #justice
Synergy for Justice
Synergy for Justice is a dynamic, women-led, multi-disciplinary justice organization.
synergyforjustice.org
May 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🔹 Read our latest blog post to understand how Israel operationalises its strategy of ethnic cleansing and how the international community must respond: synergyforjustice.org/blog/the-end...
#gaza #palestine #israel #nakba #humanrights #justice
#gaza #palestine #israel #nakba #humanrights #justice
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🔵 For more than 77 years, #Israel has systematically sought to kill or displace the #Palestinian people from their land. Every aspect of Israeli policy in the OPT is aimed at shifting the demographic composition to favour Jewish Israeli settlers.
May 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🔵 For more than 77 years, #Israel has systematically sought to kill or displace the #Palestinian people from their land. Every aspect of Israeli policy in the OPT is aimed at shifting the demographic composition to favour Jewish Israeli settlers.
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🔵 What’s the difference between the ICJ hearings and the ICC arrest warrants?
Recent developments concerning Palestine before international courts, the ICJ advisory proceedings and the ICC arrest warrants address different aspects of international law.
#justice #palestine #gaza #israel #icj #icc
Recent developments concerning Palestine before international courts, the ICJ advisory proceedings and the ICC arrest warrants address different aspects of international law.
#justice #palestine #gaza #israel #icj #icc
May 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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🔵 Last week, the #ICJ concluded hearings on Israel’s obligations to allow humanitarian aid into #Gaza and the OPT, and to ensure the operations of the UN, INGOs, and third parties. A final advisory opinion is expected in the coming months. #justice #humanrights
May 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🔵 Last week, the #ICJ concluded hearings on Israel’s obligations to allow humanitarian aid into #Gaza and the OPT, and to ensure the operations of the UN, INGOs, and third parties. A final advisory opinion is expected in the coming months. #justice #humanrights
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🔵 Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya, has made a decision to abandon her legal case against those responsible for her kidnapping and sexual violence. Her story reflects a broader crisis: survivors of CRSV are too often met with denial, and systemic failure.
latinamericareports.com/journalist-j...
latinamericareports.com/journalist-j...
Journalist Jineth Bedoya abandons 25 year-long legal fight in Colombia against her presumed kidnappers and rapists, claiming State negligence - Latin America Reports
Journalist Bedoya abandons her decades-long fight for justice against her kidnappers and rapists, calling on "negligent" State to see victims.
latinamericareports.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🔵 Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya, has made a decision to abandon her legal case against those responsible for her kidnapping and sexual violence. Her story reflects a broader crisis: survivors of CRSV are too often met with denial, and systemic failure.
latinamericareports.com/journalist-j...
latinamericareports.com/journalist-j...
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🔔 We’re hiring! Synergy for Justice is seeking an expert with judicial experience to draft a Judges Benchbook on Stigma and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV).
🖇️ Please visit our website for more details: synergyforjustice.org/vacancies
#justice #humanrights #crsv #stigma
🖇️ Please visit our website for more details: synergyforjustice.org/vacancies
#justice #humanrights #crsv #stigma
Synergy for Justice
Synergy for Justice is a dynamic, women-led, multi-disciplinary justice organization.
synergyforjustice.org
May 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🔔 We’re hiring! Synergy for Justice is seeking an expert with judicial experience to draft a Judges Benchbook on Stigma and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV).
🖇️ Please visit our website for more details: synergyforjustice.org/vacancies
#justice #humanrights #crsv #stigma
🖇️ Please visit our website for more details: synergyforjustice.org/vacancies
#justice #humanrights #crsv #stigma
Please circulate among your networks! It's a remote consultancy role with an incredible team working to reduce CRSV-related stigma in justice systems. A great chance for a qualified expert to contribute to this meaningful work.
🔔 We’re hiring! Synergy for Justice is seeking an expert with judicial experience to draft a Judges Benchbook on Stigma and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV).
🖇️ Please visit our website for more details: synergyforjustice.org/vacancies
#justice #humanrights #crsv #stigma
🖇️ Please visit our website for more details: synergyforjustice.org/vacancies
#justice #humanrights #crsv #stigma
Synergy for Justice
Synergy for Justice is a dynamic, women-led, multi-disciplinary justice organization.
synergyforjustice.org
May 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Please circulate among your networks! It's a remote consultancy role with an incredible team working to reduce CRSV-related stigma in justice systems. A great chance for a qualified expert to contribute to this meaningful work.
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🔵 What are the key legal issues to watch at the ICJ hearings on #Palestine this week?
As States present their arguments, several legal questions arise, particularly around UNRWA’s legal protections, Israel’s obstruction of aid, and its responsibilities under both humanitarian and human rights law.
As States present their arguments, several legal questions arise, particularly around UNRWA’s legal protections, Israel’s obstruction of aid, and its responsibilities under both humanitarian and human rights law.
May 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🔵 What are the key legal issues to watch at the ICJ hearings on #Palestine this week?
As States present their arguments, several legal questions arise, particularly around UNRWA’s legal protections, Israel’s obstruction of aid, and its responsibilities under both humanitarian and human rights law.
As States present their arguments, several legal questions arise, particularly around UNRWA’s legal protections, Israel’s obstruction of aid, and its responsibilities under both humanitarian and human rights law.
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The law is clear. Now, it is the responsibility of the international community to act and demand #accountability, protect Palestinian lives, and uphold the rights enshrined in international law.
In this post, we map the key legal proceedings that form part of the #Palestinian pursuit of #justice.
In this post, we map the key legal proceedings that form part of the #Palestinian pursuit of #justice.
April 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The law is clear. Now, it is the responsibility of the international community to act and demand #accountability, protect Palestinian lives, and uphold the rights enshrined in international law.
In this post, we map the key legal proceedings that form part of the #Palestinian pursuit of #justice.
In this post, we map the key legal proceedings that form part of the #Palestinian pursuit of #justice.
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🔵 What Are the Major Legal Proceedings Regarding Palestine?
Across two decades, #Palestine has brought its struggle for justice before the world’s highest courts.
Despite growing legal action, #Israel continues to act with impunity, committing genocide against #Palestinians.
#humanrights #justice
Across two decades, #Palestine has brought its struggle for justice before the world’s highest courts.
Despite growing legal action, #Israel continues to act with impunity, committing genocide against #Palestinians.
#humanrights #justice
April 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🔵 What Are the Major Legal Proceedings Regarding Palestine?
Across two decades, #Palestine has brought its struggle for justice before the world’s highest courts.
Despite growing legal action, #Israel continues to act with impunity, committing genocide against #Palestinians.
#humanrights #justice
Across two decades, #Palestine has brought its struggle for justice before the world’s highest courts.
Despite growing legal action, #Israel continues to act with impunity, committing genocide against #Palestinians.
#humanrights #justice
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🔵 The Palestinian Ministry of Women’s Affairs has released a detailed report documenting the escalating arrests, enforced disappearances, and grave #humanrights violations against #Palestinian female detainees.
We encourage to read and share it.
www.palestine-australia.com/highlights/n...
We encourage to read and share it.
www.palestine-australia.com/highlights/n...
Palestinian Female Detainees: Ongoing human suffering and escalating retaliatory measures
On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day 2025, the Palestinian Ministry of Women’s Affairs released a report documenting severe and escalating abuses against Palestinian women and girls detained by the Israeli o...
www.palestine-australia.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🔵 The Palestinian Ministry of Women’s Affairs has released a detailed report documenting the escalating arrests, enforced disappearances, and grave #humanrights violations against #Palestinian female detainees.
We encourage to read and share it.
www.palestine-australia.com/highlights/n...
We encourage to read and share it.
www.palestine-australia.com/highlights/n...
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🔵 From 28 April to 2 May, the ICJ will hold hearings on Israel’s obligations under international law in the OPT.
We break down what this case is about, who is participating, and why this moment is critical for international law, humanitarian access, and #Palestinian rights.
#gaza #palestine
We break down what this case is about, who is participating, and why this moment is critical for international law, humanitarian access, and #Palestinian rights.
#gaza #palestine
April 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🔵 From 28 April to 2 May, the ICJ will hold hearings on Israel’s obligations under international law in the OPT.
We break down what this case is about, who is participating, and why this moment is critical for international law, humanitarian access, and #Palestinian rights.
#gaza #palestine
We break down what this case is about, who is participating, and why this moment is critical for international law, humanitarian access, and #Palestinian rights.
#gaza #palestine
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"My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud. ICE and the Trump administration have stolen these precious moments from our family in an attempt to silence Mahmoud’s support for Palestinian freedom.”
The Department of Homeland Security denied Mahmoud Khalil permission to attend the birth of his first child, who was delivered at a New York hospital on Monday, according to emails reviewed by The New York Times.
Mahmoud Khalil’s Son Arrives After ICE Refuses to Let Him Attend Birth
Mr. Khalil, a permanent resident detained in Louisiana, had requested a monitored furlough for the birth. His request was denied in less than an hour.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
"My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud. ICE and the Trump administration have stolen these precious moments from our family in an attempt to silence Mahmoud’s support for Palestinian freedom.”
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🔵 The International Criminal Court is under attack—and the EU must act. Synergy for Justice joins 70 other civil society organisations calling on the EU to take immediate, decisive steps to protect the Court’s independence and mandate.
🖇️ Read and share the full statement: www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...
🖇️ Read and share the full statement: www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...
EU Should Defend the ICC
The European Union should defend the International Criminal Court (ICC) amid serious attacks on its mandate and mission, 57 nongovernmental groups said today. These attacks could undermine justice for...
www.hrw.org
April 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🔵 The International Criminal Court is under attack—and the EU must act. Synergy for Justice joins 70 other civil society organisations calling on the EU to take immediate, decisive steps to protect the Court’s independence and mandate.
🖇️ Read and share the full statement: www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...
🖇️ Read and share the full statement: www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...
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Israel has launched a new wave of attacks on Gaza. Health workers, aid staff, and UN personnel are being targeted in what can only be described as a systematic assault on humanitarian infrastructure, and moreover, a genocide. At least 408 aid workers, including 284 UN staff, have been killed.
April 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Israel has launched a new wave of attacks on Gaza. Health workers, aid staff, and UN personnel are being targeted in what can only be described as a systematic assault on humanitarian infrastructure, and moreover, a genocide. At least 408 aid workers, including 284 UN staff, have been killed.
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🖇️ We recommend listening to the recent episode of the @asymmetricalh.bsky.social podcast, “Sexual Violence in Sudan,” featuring Sudanese activist Hala Al-Karib. In this conversation, she speaks to the scale of violence against women.
#justice #sudanwar
www.justiceinfo.net/en/143888-se...
#justice #sudanwar
www.justiceinfo.net/en/143888-se...
Sexual Violence in Sudan
Sudan’s civil has devastated the country. An estimated 10,000 people were killed and more than six million displaced. There has also been widespread sexual violence. “It’s beyond dire situations,” say...
www.justiceinfo.net
April 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🖇️ We recommend listening to the recent episode of the @asymmetricalh.bsky.social podcast, “Sexual Violence in Sudan,” featuring Sudanese activist Hala Al-Karib. In this conversation, she speaks to the scale of violence against women.
#justice #sudanwar
www.justiceinfo.net/en/143888-se...
#justice #sudanwar
www.justiceinfo.net/en/143888-se...
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🔵 A major milestone has been reached in #Nepal: 794 women survivors of conflict-related sexual violence have come forward to file individual complaints with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Their voices are now formally acknowledged in the country’s #transitionaljustice process.
March 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🔵 A major milestone has been reached in #Nepal: 794 women survivors of conflict-related sexual violence have come forward to file individual complaints with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Their voices are now formally acknowledged in the country’s #transitionaljustice process.
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Learn more from Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab: medicine.yale.edu/lab/khoshnoo... The international community must support Ukraine's efforts to reunite these children with their families and hold those responsible accountable.
#ukraine #russia #ukrainerussiawar #humanrights
#ukraine #russia #ukrainerussiawar #humanrights
Fact Sheet: Russia's Kidnapping and Re-education of Ukraine's Children
Overview of Yale HRL investigations into Russia's deportation, re-education, and placement of Ukraine's children.
medicine.yale.edu
March 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Learn more from Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab: medicine.yale.edu/lab/khoshnoo... The international community must support Ukraine's efforts to reunite these children with their families and hold those responsible accountable.
#ukraine #russia #ukrainerussiawar #humanrights
#ukraine #russia #ukrainerussiawar #humanrights
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According to the Ukrainian government, over 19,500 children have been identified as unlawfully deported to Russia—only a small number have been returned. Many are sent to so-called “re-education” camps or placed with Russian families, severed from their communities.
#ukraine #justice #humanrights
#ukraine #justice #humanrights
March 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
According to the Ukrainian government, over 19,500 children have been identified as unlawfully deported to Russia—only a small number have been returned. Many are sent to so-called “re-education” camps or placed with Russian families, severed from their communities.
#ukraine #justice #humanrights
#ukraine #justice #humanrights
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Human rights lawyer Joumana Seif spoke at the UN Security Council last week, urging support for justice, inclusion & women’s participation in Syria’s future. A powerful call for accountability & reform. Watch her speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=njyN...
#syria #transitionaljustice #humanrights
#syria #transitionaljustice #humanrights
Speech by the SWPM member Joumana Seif, at the Security Council
YouTube video by Syrian Women's Political Movement الحركة السياسية النسوية السورية
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March 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Human rights lawyer Joumana Seif spoke at the UN Security Council last week, urging support for justice, inclusion & women’s participation in Syria’s future. A powerful call for accountability & reform. Watch her speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=njyN...
#syria #transitionaljustice #humanrights
#syria #transitionaljustice #humanrights
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Senators Chuck Grassley (R) and Maria Cantwell (D) just introduced a bill to reassert Congress’s power over tariffs.
—President must notify Congress on new tariffs within 48 hours of imposition.
—Congress must approve them within 60 days or they expire.
www.cantwell.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
—President must notify Congress on new tariffs within 48 hours of imposition.
—Congress must approve them within 60 days or they expire.
www.cantwell.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.cantwell.senate.gov
April 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Senators Chuck Grassley (R) and Maria Cantwell (D) just introduced a bill to reassert Congress’s power over tariffs.
—President must notify Congress on new tariffs within 48 hours of imposition.
—Congress must approve them within 60 days or they expire.
www.cantwell.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
—President must notify Congress on new tariffs within 48 hours of imposition.
—Congress must approve them within 60 days or they expire.
www.cantwell.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
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🔵 As #Israel continues its assault on the #Palestinian people, the credibility of international justice mechanisms is being put to the test.
Countries from the #GlobalSouth are stepping into a leadership role.
🖇️Read the full blog post on our website: synergyforjustice.org/blog/the-ris...
Countries from the #GlobalSouth are stepping into a leadership role.
🖇️Read the full blog post on our website: synergyforjustice.org/blog/the-ris...
April 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🔵 As #Israel continues its assault on the #Palestinian people, the credibility of international justice mechanisms is being put to the test.
Countries from the #GlobalSouth are stepping into a leadership role.
🖇️Read the full blog post on our website: synergyforjustice.org/blog/the-ris...
Countries from the #GlobalSouth are stepping into a leadership role.
🖇️Read the full blog post on our website: synergyforjustice.org/blog/the-ris...
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Tonight, hours after the Paul Weiss news broke, an associate at Skadden Arps sent a firm-wide email:
"Please consider this email my two week notice, revocable if the firm comes up with a satisfactory response to the current moment...We do not have time. It is now or it is never..."
"Please consider this email my two week notice, revocable if the firm comes up with a satisfactory response to the current moment...We do not have time. It is now or it is never..."
March 21, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Tonight, hours after the Paul Weiss news broke, an associate at Skadden Arps sent a firm-wide email:
"Please consider this email my two week notice, revocable if the firm comes up with a satisfactory response to the current moment...We do not have time. It is now or it is never..."
"Please consider this email my two week notice, revocable if the firm comes up with a satisfactory response to the current moment...We do not have time. It is now or it is never..."
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Israel’s practice of withholding Palestinian bodies—necropolitics—seeks to control not only Palestinian life, but also death and mourning. Bodies are held for years, remains mishandled, funerals restricted. As Israel negotiates over hostages and remains, this policy persists.
#palestine #gaza
#palestine #gaza
March 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Israel’s practice of withholding Palestinian bodies—necropolitics—seeks to control not only Palestinian life, but also death and mourning. Bodies are held for years, remains mishandled, funerals restricted. As Israel negotiates over hostages and remains, this policy persists.
#palestine #gaza
#palestine #gaza