Description
Across global conflicts—from Afghanistan and Iran to the Yazidi community and the atrocities of October 7—women remain the primary targets of extremism, repression, and violence, yet the international response remains deeply inconsistent. This vital panel brings together survivors and advocates to examine why so many victims are denied recognition and justice, how conflict-related sexual violence is addressed globally, and how governments, international institutions, and civil society can collectively uphold their commitment to universal human rights.
PANELISTS:
Fawzia Amin Sido. Yazidi survivor of ISIS sexual slavery, freed from Gaza after a decade in captivity. Her testimony highlights the enduring impact of extremist violence against women and the continuing struggle for justice, recognition, and accountability for survivors of ISIS atrocities.
Marzieh Hamidi. Afghan-Iranian women's rights advocate, athlete, and refugee. A prominent international voice against gender apartheid, Islamist extremism, and the systematic repression of women and girls, drawing on personal experience across both Iran and Afghanistan.
Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy. Founder and Chair of The Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes Against Women and Children. The leading voice in efforts to secure recognition and justice for victims of sexual violence, gender-based crimes, and kinocide committed during the 7 October 2023 attacks.
Moderator: Daniel Radomski, Chief Strategy & Diplomacy Officer, UN Watch.