DDRO 22A09 - Gender, Conflict, and Sexual Violence: Legal and Practical Approach

This course aims to analyze gender-based and sexual violence in the context of armed conflicts. It will begin by defining fundamental concepts and introducing gender theories, exploring their evolution from peacetime to wartime. The course will highlight how such violence, once deemed inevitable, has become a strategic weapon, integrating an intersectional approach. The political and judicial responses of the international community will be examined through the development of international law and United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. The course will also delve into the specificities of wartime rape, focusing on international negotiations and NGO work, with practical exercises. A case study on the genocide of Yazidis by the Islamic State will provide an opportunity to discuss judicial and political responses. Finally, the course will address contemporary challenges, including the reconsideration of gender concepts in UNSC resolutions and gender biases in public policies, illustrated by the case of women returning from the Islamic State.

Léa DARVES-BORNOZ

Séminaire

English

Spring 2024-2025

To validate the course, the student is expected to pass the following assignments : 1°) Midterm Exam: In-class presentation, 20% of the final grade. 2°) Participation and Class Discussions: 30% of the final grade. 3°) Final Exam: Research and analysis paper, 50% of the final grade.

At the end of the course, the student is expected to : 1°) Understand the relationship between gender and conflict. 2°) Analyze the concept of gender-based and sexual violence (GBSV), its dynamics, and manifestations, particularly among conflict-affected populations. 3°) Study the legal and political responses to GBSV and the challenges they present. 4°) Assess the impact of gender-based violence on post-conflict societies. 5°) Identify emerging issues in preventing sexual violence and addressing gender biases in public policies.