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Justice Rapid Response is the only global facility that provides rapidly deployable experts to investigate international crimes and serious human rights violations and to enable a holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive approach to justice.
🤝 Today, an agreement conferring privileges and immunities to JRR was signed on behalf of the Swiss Federal Council by Mr. Franz Perrez, head of the Directorate of International Law of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA, and by Mr. Samuel Emonet, Executive Director of JRR.
December 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This month, JRR had the pleasure of hosting, in partnership with the Embassies of Canada & Ukraine to the Netherlands, the Dutch MFA and the Media Initiative for Human Rights, a screening event of our new survivor-centric short-documentary film on Ukraine justice processes "Surviving Izolyatsia."
December 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
On Human Rights Day, JRR participated in a panel on #Innovation in Human Rights Investigation at the RightsX Summit 2025: Innovating for Humanity, a dynamic gathering of change-makers exploring how innovation can advance human rights in digital age organized by OHCHR.
December 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
#Gender mainstreaming in justice processes is a proven strategy that delivers tangible results. Yet, diversity and inclusion policies are being rolled-back – both in the public and private sectors. This is the new reality, and it’s victims and survivors that will suffer in the long run.
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the President of the Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz (JEP), Judge Alejandro Ramelli Arteaga, and Colombian Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Amb. Gustavo Gallón.
December 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Curious about the issue of attacks on #education? This year, @gcpea.bsky.social launched their Guide on Investigating & Prosecuting Education-Related Crimes, with a Toolkit to help justice actors better measure the scope & impact of attacks on education and address gaps in monitoring and reporting.
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. As part of its work, JRR will continue to move the needle on accountability for gender-based violence by deploying technical expertise to international, national and civil society justice actors. ⚖️
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
JRR was proud to present its vision to advance survivor-centric justice & accountability processes in relation to #CRSV at the International Conference on Action with #Women & #Peace, which was hosted by the MFA of the Republic of #Korea under the theme of "priorities & #innovation for the future."
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🚨Newsletter Alert! This month, JRR organized a panel discussion on ways to promote a victim-centered approach in The #Gambia's TJ process. It was also the opportunity to premiere our new short-documentary film on this issue. Check out the key takeaways here: 👇👇
mailchi.mp/justicerapid...
November 13, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Thank you Geneva Solutions for shedding light on this strategic project that we have embarked on with @trialinternational.bsky.social, the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Study, Source International ETS and Physicians for Human Rights.
November 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📣 Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting during the @gpplatform.ch, in partnership w/the Permanent Missions of Canada & The Gambia & @theictj.bsky.social, a panel discussion on ways to promote a victim-centered approach in The #Gambia's #transitional #justice process.
October 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
How do we further justice in a manner that is respectful for survivors' needs? Dive into this @justsecurity.org piece co-authored by Hoar Habrelian, a consultant with our team, & that reflects on the challenging balancing act between fighting impunity & protecting survivors’ best interests.
October 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
We are very pleased to take part in this campaign of the @intgenderchampions.bsky.social ! Discover the call to international leaders in Geneva of Natia Navrouzov, Executive Director of Yazda in the context of the #GenevaPeaceWeek. 👇👇
🕊️ This #GenevaPeaceWeek, let's #HearHerCall!

Natia Navrouzov of Yazda urges: “The Yazidi genocide must not be forgotten.” She calls for justice that empowers women and girls to lead.

📣 Voices from the frontlines to our #INTGenderChampions- and from there to #GenevaPeaceWeek.
October 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Our October newsletter is out! 📣This month, JRR is inviting you to the premiere of its new documentary film on The Gambia's transitional justice process entitled Ayeshah's Podcast: Forgotten Voices of The Gambia that will take place on Oct 16. Register now👇

www.genevapeaceweek.ch/en/programme...
October 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
In June, w/ @trialinternational.bsky.social, the @icws-sas.bsky.social, Physicians for human for Human Rights, Source International, 40 + practitioners met in Geneva for an expert consultation on the dev. of Guidelines on the #Documentation & #Investigation of Environmental International Crimes.
October 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The @gpplatform.ch is just around the corner!🕊 Register now for our event on 16 October with the @theictj.bsky.social entitled Lessons from Survivors: Promoting a Victim-centered Approach in The Gambia’s Transitional Justice Process.

Register here: 👇 👇

www.genevapeaceweek.ch/en/programme...
September 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
JRR welcomes the most recent report published by the @gcpea.bsky.social on 🔑findings & recommendations to strengthen accountability for attacks on education. JRR was proud to provide technical support from its Roster of experts. 📑 👇👇
protectingeducation.org/publication/...
September 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
21 Sept was Int'l Peace Day 🕊️. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to invest in durable peace and take concrete steps in that direction. At JRR, with our partners, we are committed to promoting the rights & access to justice of victims & survivors of int'l crimes & serious human rights violations.
September 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The @gpplatform.ch just released their programme for the 2025 edition! 🕊️ Register now for our event on 16 Oct that we are hosting with the @theictj.bsky.social entitled: Lessons from Survivors: Promoting a Victim-centered Approach in The Gambia's Transitional Justice Process.
September 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
🙏 JRR welcomes the Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz (JEP)'s historic decision to accredit 104 men as victims of CRSV in the context of the Colombian conflict. This is a landmark decision that will pave the way for effective access to justice and remedies for + Colombian victims & survivors.
September 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🕊️ This year, JRR will attend the @gpplatform.ch
to screen the premiere of its brand new short-documentary film on The Gambia's transitional justice process on October 16!
September 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
📣Our Sept Newsletter is out! This month, we are proud to release the official trailer of our new short-documentary film on The #Gambia's #TJ process. We are also pleased to invite you to the premiere that will be presented on Oct. 16 at the @gpplatform.ch!
📰 To newsletter:
mailchi.mp/justicerapid...
September 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This week marks the anniversary of the "Clearance Operations" launched by the #Myanmar authorities, a planned, widespread, and systematic campaign of violence against #Rohingya civilians led by the Myanmar military and other security forces, which resulted in their large-scale displacement.
August 26, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Interested in learning more about how Justice Rapid Response contributes to ending impunity for sexual and gender-based violence? ⚖️ Rediscover two micro-website projects that we put together with our partners, @unwomen.bsky.social and @legalactionww.bsky.social on this issue.
August 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
What about a dedicated protocol for the investigation of #sexual #violence cases in Latin America? This is exactly what the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors' Network specialising on gender recently published.
August 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM