Take Action for International Justice Now Women and girls have
been targeted for sexual violence by members of all the warring
parties in Colombia’s long-running armed conflict. For decades,
these crimes have been shrouded in silence. Now, largely thanks
to the efforts of Colombian women’s and human rights NGOs, this
wall of silence is beginning to crack. The Colombian authorities
can and must take decisive action to end sexual violence and
impunity for such crimes. This action document includes
postcards to be sent to the Colombian authorities. Joseph Kony,
Bosco Ntaganda, President Omar al-Bashir and other fugitives are
often shielded by powerful supporters and states. The ongoing
lack of justice means that most of these fugitives are free to
commit more crimes, placing civilians in affected areas at great
risk. Since mass protests began over a year ago, the Syrian
government has responded with brutal force and more than 10,000
people have been killed, including more than 700 children. The
UN Security Counc