Extremely brutal mutilation

Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari on The UN special representative will investigate growing evidence of rape and genital mutilation committed by Hamas during the October 7 massacre in Israel
The concerning message the world is sending by ignoring Hamas’ sexual violence crimes, is that it could be viewed as a legitimate resistance

Israeli activists say world has ignored Oct. 7 sexual violence against women
The use of sexual violence as a weapon of war was premeditated and a preconceived part of Hamas’ plan of the Oct 7th massacare

Expert on alleged Hamas sexual violence: ‘There are very few survivors’
Sexual violence was part of the terrible atrocities performed by Hamas on Oct 7th

Analysis on the early stages of an investigation into Hamas members committing gender-based and sexual violence as a weapon of war
“She sees one mutilated genitalia after another. But her old allies follow a ‘satanic plan'”

Denmark’s oldest daily newspaper reporter, Solveig Gram Jensen, interviews Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, on the efforts to fight the denialsim of October 7th sexual violence
‘We issued an urgent letter to UN Women, and to the UN committee on sexual violence, but so far they have failed to condemn what happened on 7 October in relation to the use of sexual violence committed by Hamas as a tactic of war”

A Guardian story, featuring Tal Hochman, describing the difficulties in gathering evidence of sexual violence of Hamas
“Images that hardly let you sleep at night”

Adv. Col (Res) Sharon Zagagi Pinhas addresses women’s rights organizations’ silence regarding Hamas’ sexual violence on Oct 7
“Women’s bodies were part of the battlefield. It demands a response”

Ayelet Razin Bet Or, the Israeli expert speaking on women’s rights at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, says the sexual violence on Oct. 7 can’t be dismissed
“Clear and convincing information that most of the bodies were burned and their organs mutilated”

Nava Ben-Or, a former Israeli judge, denounces Hamas’s sexual crimes
The body of the women represents the body of the nation

Israeli legal scholar Ruth Halperin-Kaddari and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women Sarah Hendriks join Bianna Golodryga to discuss ongoing investigations into reports of sexual violence committed by Hamas
The Amnesty Report, December 2024

Amnesty International’s interim Q&A report, released on December 2nd, marks an important development in the systematic documentation and investigation of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel.
UN Women’s Recent Statement: A Call for Stronger Action

While UN Women has finally addressed the sexual violence perpetrated on October 7th in their December 1st statement, their response falls short of the urgent and decisive stance needed for such grave atrocities…
ICC Arrest Warrants: A Milestone in Recognizing Sexual Violence as a War Crime

The International Criminal Court’s recent arrest warrants mark a crucial development in addressing the sexual violence perpetrated during and after October 7th.
Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War | Statement Submitted to the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

We have just submitted a groundbreaking statement to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, together with several other organizations, including The Israel Women’s Network…
A Historic Moment: Amit Soussana’s Testimony at the UN

In a significant recognition of the hostages’ experience, Amit Soussana, who was held captive by Hamas for 55 days, was invited to address the UN General Assembly on October 23, 2024.
Marking One Year Since the events of October 7th, 2023

The Dinah Project appreciates the statement by Pramila Patten, United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Under-Secretary-General of…
An Alarming Silence: The Response by International Organizations

The brutal murder on September 1, 2024, of six hostages, including two women, who were held in captivity for over 300 days, was met with a deafening silence from international organizations.
June 19th is Observed Globally as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

June 19th is observed globally as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.
The Dinah Project’s Submission to UN Special Rapporteur on Torturem, Dr. Alice Edwards

In response to the unique evidentiary challenges posed by October 7th’s sexual atrocities, The Dinah Project has submitted a comprehensive analysis to…
Pramila Patten Publishes the Mission Report Following her Official Visit…

Yesterday, Pramila Patten, United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations…