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Hague Girls - The PodcastICC Slavery Crimes Policy - Hague Girls The PodcastIn this episode of Hague Girls – The Podcast, Patricia Viseur Sellers, the Special Advisor on Slavery Crimes to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), discusses the prevalence of slavery in the modern world; defines and illustrates slavery crimes; addresses her interest in this important topic, and what a more survivor-centred, trauma informed and gender competent approach to slavery crimes would look like.She further draws attention to the ICC Prosecutor’s call for public comments for his Office’s new Policy on Slavery Crimes.Kindly send your submissions for a new Policy...2024-04-1238 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastA Dignified Path to Justice for Victims of Gender-based Violence: The Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) ModelIn this episode, Evelyn Ama Ankumah engages Advocate Bonnie Currie-Gamwo, Special Director of Public Prosecutions, Sexual Offences and Community Affairs Unit, National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa in a much needed conversation on South Africa’s Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) Model. They explore the TCC Model’s successes, impact, challenges, and what it would take to prevent and reduce the persistence and prevalence of gender-based violence in South Africa.Don't miss out on future episodes of Hague Girls - The Podcast! Stay connected and join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @haguegirls. For additional reso...2024-02-0746 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastUnmasking the Roots and Drivers of Gender-based Violence (GBV) in South AfricaIn this riveting episode, Evelyn Ama Ankumah and Annah Moyo, Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) in South Africa, unravel the pervasive issue of GBV in South Africa. They engage in an exploration of root causes and key drivers, uncovering the layers of this pressing problem. Don't miss out on future episodes of Hague Girls - The Podcast! Stay connected and join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @haguegirls. For additional resources and updates, visit our website at www.haguegirls.com. Also, be sure to check out t...2023-12-1134 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastGender-Based Violence in Botswana: Navigating the Clash of Tradition and ModernityIn this intriguing episode, Evelyn Ama Ankumah engages Tebogo Sethibe, a legal practitioner in Botswana, in a candid dialogue on the horrors and terrors of gender-based violence in the Southern Africa country. They navigate the intricate dynamics between tradition and modernity, and explore approaches and potential solutions to tackle this urgent societal challenge.CORRECTION: In this episode, our guest stated that corporal punishment of children in Botswana is prohibited by law. That was incorrect. Corporal punishment of children in Botswana is still lawful in the home, alternative care settings, day care, schools, penal institutions, and as a...2023-11-0836 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastBreaking Barriers: Exploring Gender and JusticeIn this enlightening episode, Evelyn Ama Ankumah and Alix Vuillemin, the Executive Director of the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice, explore the realm of gender and its interconnected concepts and phrases in an attempt to uncover the vital role of gender in the pursuit of justice, while confronting the complex challenges and thought-provoking questions that arise along the way.Don't miss out on future episodes of Hague Girls - The Podcast! Stay connected and join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @haguegirls. For additional resources and updates, visit our website at www.haguegirls.co...2023-07-0643 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastBeyond Ukraine: Southern Cameroon and Double Standards- Emma Osong Speaks.In this intriguing episode, Evelyn Ama Ankumah speaks with Emma Osong, an aerospace systems engineer working for a U.S. aerospace agency.Their conversation has nothing to do with aircrafts or going to space though. They discuss Emma’s quest for the liberation of her people, the people of Southern Cameroon and the double standards in the international legal order.Don't miss out on future episodes of Hague Girls - The Podcast! Stay connected and join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @haguegirls. For additional resources and updates, visit our website at ww...2023-06-2332 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastStructural Marginalisation of the Defence in International Criminal Courts- A Conversation with Melinda TaylorIn this eye-opening episode, Evelyn Ama Ankumah speaks with Melinda Taylor, a lead defence counsel before the International Criminal Court about the prejudice against defence counsels in international criminal courts, the huge disparity in employment conditions between the prosecution and defence teams, the inherent bias against African defendants, including defence counsel turned defendant.Don't miss out on future episodes of Hague Girls - The Podcast! Stay connected and join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @haguegirls. For additional resources and updates, visit our website at www.haguegirls.com. Also, be sure to check out...2023-06-0835 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastLeaders With Charisma: The Accountability Challenge - A Conversation With María Manuela Márquez VelásquezIn this thought-provoking episode, join Evelyn Ama Ankumah as she engages with María Manuela Márquez Velásquez, a lawyer and scholar, who passionately presents her premise for seeking accountability of charismatic leaders. Delving into the complexities, María explores the intriguing question: Can a charismatic leader be linked to the commission of atrocity crimes even in the absence of a formal superior-subordinate relationship? Don't miss out on future episodes of Hague Girls - The Podcast! Stay connected and join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @haguegirls. For additional resources and updates, visit our w...2023-05-2535 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastThe Marginalised Intruder – A Conversation with Beth LyonsIn this episode, Evelyn Ama Ankumah speaks with Beth Lyons, a defence counsel appearing before international criminal courts, on defence perspectives and approaches to female counsels. Don't miss out on future episodes of Hague Girls - The Podcast! Stay connected and join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @haguegirls. For additional resources and updates, visit our website at www.haguegirls.com. Also, be sure to check out the captivating book, Hague Girls Part One: Fleeing, written by our very own host. Dive deeper into the stories and experiences that inspired the podcast. F...2023-04-2749 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastGender-Sensitive Judging - An Interview with Judge Solomy Balungi BossaIn this episode, Evelyn Ama Ankumah speaks with Judge Solomy Balungi Bossa of the ICC Appeals Chamber on gender-sensitive judging, the complexities of gender identity and sexual orientation, and whether the Rome Statute of the ICC is fit for purpose.Don't miss out on future episodes of Hague Girls - The Podcast! Stay connected and join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @haguegirls. For additional resources and updates, visit our website at www.haguegirls.com. Also, be sure to check out the captivating book, Hague Girls Part One: Fleeing, written by our very own...2023-04-1224 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastActivism for Justice - A conversation with Fatoumatta SandengIn this episode Evelyn Ama Ankumah speaks with Fatoumatta Sandeng, daughter of slain Gambian activist Solo Sandeng on what could be best described as Activism for Justice.Don't miss out on future episodes of Hague Girls - The Podcast! Stay connected and join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @haguegirls. For additional resources and updates, visit our website at www.haguegirls.com. Also, be sure to check out the captivating book, Hague Girls Part One: Fleeing, written by our very own host. Dive deeper into the stories and experiences that inspired...2023-03-2935 min
Hague Girls - The PodcastJustice with Love - An Interview with Kamari Maxine ClarkeIn this episode, Evelyn Ama Ankumah speaks with Kamari Maxine Clarke, Distinguished Professor of Transnational Justice and Sociolegal Studies, University of Toronto on a topic that may be coined Justice with Love.Don't miss out on future episodes of Hague Girls - The Podcast! Stay connected and join the conversation by following us on Instagram: @haguegirls. For additional resources and updates, visit our website at www.haguegirls.com. Also, be sure to check out the captivating book, Hague Girls Part One: Fleeing, written by our very own host. Dive deeper into the stories and experiences th...2023-03-1442 min