CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2025
| Author | Alqobbaj, Sara |
|---|---|
| Title | Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against Female Palestinian Prisoners in Israeli Detention Centers: A Call for Accountability |
| Summary | The Global Justice Center (GJC) is dedicated to using feminist legal frameworks to challenge systemic sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and discrimination. It has played a critical role in advancing legal accountability for gender-based mass atrocities, and advocating for justice in conflicts and wars. While GJC has taken part in joint letters addressing human rights violations in Palestine, it has yet to take more targeted action in addressing the legal realities faced by Palestinian women and girls. Including those who have been arbitrarily detained and subjected to SGBV in Israeli detention. This project proposal advocates for GJC’s deeper engagement with Palestinian organizations to support legal frameworks addressing SGBV mass atrocities, with a particular focus on female Palestinian detainees held by Israel after the 7th of October 2023. Palestinian women and girls face SGBV in Israeli detention facilities, where reports indicate widespread abuse such as sexual assault and psychological torture. The UN’s 2024 investigative report illustrates the systematic abuse done by Israel. Despite the severity of these violations, legal and advocacy efforts remain underdeveloped, and Palestinian organizations face significant barriers in addressing these crimes. This proposal outlines a strategic plan for GJC to collaborate with Palestinian organizations in documenting abuses, developing legal arguments, and advocating for international accountability. Drawing from its experience, GJC can help shape a gender-sensitive legal framework that amplifies Palestinian voices and helps them advocate for themselves using a feminist analysis on an international level. The proposal also includes a budget sheet and explores partnerships to ensure sustainable engagement. By aligning this initiative with GJC’s broader mission of transforming human rights from paper to practice, this project aims to fill a crucial gap in global feminist legal advocacy. |
| Supervisor | McIntosh, Chris |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2025/alqobbaj_sara.pdf |
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