In Search For Justice

In Search For Justice

  • Date of Publishing 21 March 2022
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This paper examines gender-based violence (GBV) against women in Syria, focusing on violence experienced in their everyday lives rather than solely as a weapon of war. It argues that GBV in Syria is intertwined with pre-existing socio-economic injustices, patriarchal norms, and a discriminatory legal framework, exacerbated by the conflict.  The paper critiques traditional transitional justice approaches as inadequate for addressing GBV and proposes a transformative justice approach centered on women’s voices and lived experiences.  Through oral histories of four Syrian women, the paper explores four forms of GBV, analyzing their impact and connection to the broader context. It emphasizes the need to understand the structural inequalities behind GBV to design…

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