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Women, silent victims in armed conflict : An area study of Jammu and Kashmir, India
Walikhanna Charu
Women, silent victims in armed conflict : An area study of Jammu and Kashmir, India - New Delhi Serial Publications 2004 - 149p
Table of cases. I. Introduction: 1. Gender and violence. 2. Concept of women. 3. Indian context. II. Women and international human rights: 1. Background. 2. International humanitarian law. 3. Role of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). 4. Geneva conventions. 5. 1977 protocols. 6. Nuremburg charter. 7. International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). 8. International Criminal Tribunal for the Rwanda (ICTR). 9. International Criminal Court (ICC). 10. Human rights law. 11. Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). 12. Recent developments not enough. 13. Refugee law. 14. Inadequacy of present provisions. III. Legal regime in India: 1. Constitution of India. 2. Right to life. 3. Courts as sentinels. 4. Judiciary in a democratic system. 5. Legislative provisions. 6. The Indian Penal Code. 7. Important provisions. IV. Gender based violence and security forces: 1. Gender violence by security forces. 2. Jammu and Kashmir. 3. International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) Mission. 4. Border Security Force (BSF) Court martial. 5. Rape by militants. 6. Sharp reaction. 7. India's constitutional obligations. V. Conclusion and suggestions: 1. Introduction. 2. The problem. 3. Contrasts between human rights and the law of armed conflict. 4. Feminist perspective. 5. Balance between combatants and civilians. 6. The way ahead. Bibliography. This book is an in depth study of the vulnerable position of women in an increasingly violent society and considers the egregious violations of human dignity in armed conflict. The author aims to give voice to those who have been constrained to silence in the face of violation. Once we hear these cries we can no longer turn away. The aim of the book is to highlight the silent victim of armed conflict The Woman. The book opens with an exploration of the unequal gender equation in a wider historical context. The book highlights with specific reference to the prevailing legal regime in India the role that international laws and conventions play in providing protection for women in armed conflict. The discussion of issues is strongly supported by international case studies of conflict situations and specifically gender based violence in Jammu and Kashmir. The book examines the present legal provisions their inadequacies and shortcomings for which practical suggestions have also been made. A dialogue has commenced and the book aims to build upon the process. 149
9788186771303
1. War Crimes - Victims Of Crimes2. Women- Crimes Against 3. Atrocities - Jammy & Kashmir - India
341.400000 / WAL
Women, silent victims in armed conflict : An area study of Jammu and Kashmir, India - New Delhi Serial Publications 2004 - 149p
Table of cases. I. Introduction: 1. Gender and violence. 2. Concept of women. 3. Indian context. II. Women and international human rights: 1. Background. 2. International humanitarian law. 3. Role of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). 4. Geneva conventions. 5. 1977 protocols. 6. Nuremburg charter. 7. International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY). 8. International Criminal Tribunal for the Rwanda (ICTR). 9. International Criminal Court (ICC). 10. Human rights law. 11. Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). 12. Recent developments not enough. 13. Refugee law. 14. Inadequacy of present provisions. III. Legal regime in India: 1. Constitution of India. 2. Right to life. 3. Courts as sentinels. 4. Judiciary in a democratic system. 5. Legislative provisions. 6. The Indian Penal Code. 7. Important provisions. IV. Gender based violence and security forces: 1. Gender violence by security forces. 2. Jammu and Kashmir. 3. International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) Mission. 4. Border Security Force (BSF) Court martial. 5. Rape by militants. 6. Sharp reaction. 7. India's constitutional obligations. V. Conclusion and suggestions: 1. Introduction. 2. The problem. 3. Contrasts between human rights and the law of armed conflict. 4. Feminist perspective. 5. Balance between combatants and civilians. 6. The way ahead. Bibliography. This book is an in depth study of the vulnerable position of women in an increasingly violent society and considers the egregious violations of human dignity in armed conflict. The author aims to give voice to those who have been constrained to silence in the face of violation. Once we hear these cries we can no longer turn away. The aim of the book is to highlight the silent victim of armed conflict The Woman. The book opens with an exploration of the unequal gender equation in a wider historical context. The book highlights with specific reference to the prevailing legal regime in India the role that international laws and conventions play in providing protection for women in armed conflict. The discussion of issues is strongly supported by international case studies of conflict situations and specifically gender based violence in Jammu and Kashmir. The book examines the present legal provisions their inadequacies and shortcomings for which practical suggestions have also been made. A dialogue has commenced and the book aims to build upon the process. 149
9788186771303
1. War Crimes - Victims Of Crimes2. Women- Crimes Against 3. Atrocities - Jammy & Kashmir - India
341.400000 / WAL