AMERICAN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL LAW REVIEW

This article discusses the ways in which the rights of women and children have impacted the substance and procedures of international law. First, these rights have influenced how international law is created and developed in relation to state practice. These rights also infringe on the presumption of state sovereignty, the foundation of traditional international law. The inclusion of women's and children's issues within the international framework has redefined the role of non- state actors within international law. Moreover, international criminal

This paper addresses gender inequalities within Indigenous communities. The author posits that the rights of Indigenous peoples should be considered with attention to the rights of women. Moreover, human rights entail a minimum level of respect to every human being. Gender equality should be addressed with the same strength within indigenous communities as within the international community. The author proposes an alternative means of interpreting the collective rights of indigenous peoples so as to protect collective rights and gender