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Gender Apartheid Policy Brief
Gender Apartheid Policy Brief

Gender Apartheid Policy Brief

This publication describes the parliamentary role in advocating for the recognition and codification of gender apartheid as a crime under international law.

Description

This policy brief serves as a valuable resource and advocacy tool to advance the recognition and codification of gender apartheid as a crime against humanity.

It includes key background information explaining the term “gender apartheid” and the urgent need for its recognition, particularly in the contexts of Afghanistan and Iran, details about ongoing developments and opportunities to codify gender apartheid under international law, and clear actions you can take as a parliamentarian, along with examples of parliamentary actions taken by PGA members.

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Additional Details

  • Publication Type: Advocacy Brief
  • Publication Date: September 2025
  • Author(s): Parliamentarians for Global Action

The PGA Secretariat stands ready to assist you in these or other actions. For technical assistance and more information on the Rome Statute system Campaign, please contact:

Ms. Frederika Schweighoferova
Director,
International Law and Human Rights Program
E: 

Ms. Olivia Houssais
Senior Program Officer,
International Law and Human Rights Program
E: 

Ms. Fiona Servaes
Communications Consultant,
International Law and Human Rights Program
E: