Russell-Brown, Sherie L.

Rape as an Act of Genocide

This article discusses the use of rape as part of an official policy of war designed to eliminate in whole or in part a particular group: namely, rape as a tool of genocide. Part II outlines the status of rape as a crime under international humanitarian law, focusing on the Geneva Conventions, violations of the laws and customs of war and crimes against humanity. Part III focuses directly on the 1951 Genocide Convention and rape as an act of genocide. Part IV outlines the persistent debates surrounding genocidal rape.

Turning the Tide: CEDAW and the Gender Dimensions of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic

This report begins by noting that women are receiving insufficient information to protect themselves from the HIV/AIDS virus. There is a review of the obligations of governments under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women to address this deficit in education. The report also considers certain distinct issues facing women in protecting themselves from HIV/AIDS and specifically outlines the consideration of these issues under the Convention and by the Committee.