ICJ taking Taliban to court

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ArabellaScott · 26/09/2024 10:05

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/25/taliban-to-be-taken-to-international-court-over-gender-discrimination

ICJ taking the Taliban to court over discrimination.

Taliban to be taken to international court over gender discrimination

Afghanistan would have six months to provide response before ICJ would hold hearing

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/25/taliban-to-be-taken-to-international-court-over-gender-discrimination

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TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 26/09/2024 15:28

Also, why are we (UK) not part of this, I wonder?

Because our government is in the process of eradicating the gender Woman in this country so are in no position to criticize the Taliban.

Snowypeaks · 26/09/2024 12:35

My post at 10:27 is being withdrawn. I made factual errors, but missed the edit window.

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This seems good. The basis of the possible legal action is CEDAW, which is also good. But I am wary of the term "gender discrimination" because CEDAW is about sex discrimination and the rights of women.

I think the Taliban are most likely to stick two fingers up at the ICJ and the complainants, but it would mean something to Afghan women to know that other countries are trying to help them.

Also, why are we (UK) not part of this, I wonder?

And also also, I wonder if Canada or the other countries involved have considered that action could potentially be brought against them under CEDAW?

Snowypeaks · 26/09/2024 12:23

ArabellaScott · 26/09/2024 11:53

Agree with all of those points, Snowy.

The point of the case will also be to send a message to other countries to.not deal with or trade with Afghanistan, which makes.sense.

I didn't see any mention of that 'gender apartheid' phrase, by the by.

Gender apartheid was mentioned by the women's forum spokeswoman, who I have wrongly described as a spokesman, but it was not part of the legal case - also my mistake.
I will withdraw and repost.

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ArabellaScott · 26/09/2024 11:53

Agree with all of those points, Snowy.

The point of the case will also be to send a message to other countries to.not deal with or trade with Afghanistan, which makes.sense.

I didn't see any mention of that 'gender apartheid' phrase, by the by.

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Snowypeaks · 26/09/2024 10:27

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