Institute on Gender, Law, and International Justice
A formal legal codification initiative examining the definition of gender apartheid under international criminal law.
Preparation of a draft legal definition grounded in international criminal law, comparative jurisprudence, treaty practice, and existing crimes against humanity frameworks.
Circulation of the draft legal definition for expert review and written commentary by international law scholars, practitioners, and former institutional officials.
Finalization of the legal definition and preparation for submission, citation, and institutional consideration within relevant international legal and policy forums.
The project applies a doctrinal legal methodology, including statutory interpretation of the Rome Statute, comparative analysis of apartheid jurisprudence, examination of persecution as a crime against humanity, and review of state practice and institutional precedent.
This project is a legal research initiative of the Institute on Gender, Law, and International justice. It does not represent the position of any court, state, or international organization.