Strategic Advocacy for Human Rights

SAHR

Resourcing women and diverse leaders who are shaping Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) laws and policies.

We wish to see a world where the everyday activist can be a law or policy-maker.

Thematic Reports

UN HR Committee Concluding observations on SGBV in Brazil, Colombia, Lesotho, Palestine and Uganda

Contributions on the promise of legal empowerment, to expand and transform access to justice.

Thematic Reports -138th session, UN Human Rights Committee

Supporting Women Human Rights Defenders - Submission to UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor

SAHR submitted recommendations for CEDAW convening on women in decision-making held on 22.2.23

SAHR's Comment to ICC Policy on Gender Persecution as a Crime Against Humanity

Justice For International Crimes: The Importance of Strategic Litigation

Mindful Human Rights: Establishing practices for awareness of our minds and bodies

Why men kill? Understanding perpetrators of war crimes

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What is Gender Justice?

What are Women's Rights?

Strategies for Advocating for Gender Equality in the Law

Video Podcasts

Articles & Opinions

SAHR Fellowship Spotlight-Nabeeha researching systematic sexual harassment in Pakistani universities

Justice Fellowship Spotlight - Irna advocating for disabled survivors of SV access to justice.

Justice Fellowship Spotlight - Jimena Gibertoni. Holding the State of Argentina accountable for SV.

Spotlight on Leaders in Law and Policy

Vision , Mission and Theory of Change

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is the most pressing human rights issue of our time.

Vision

We envision a world where women and diverse leaders – especially those who are underrepresented – are able to exercise direct responsibility in decision-making processes and systems in their countries, with the goal of ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

Mission

Resourcing women and diverse leaders who are shaping Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) laws and policies.

Theory of Change

If we want a more equal and accessible justice system that works for SGBV survivors, we need to invest in inclusive leadership and decision making in the law and policy space. Our hope lies in emerging leaders who are committed to deep systems change.