Sexual Violence in International Relations

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The course provides a very in-depth analysis of the evolution and current international response to sexual violence in conflict zones. We explore the classification of these acts as war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide and examine how international legal bodies, including the UN and the International Criminal Court, address these crimes through prosecution, prevention, and victim reparations. By engaging with legal theory, case studies, and contemporary debates, the course offers a comprehensive understanding of the legal mechanisms and international efforts combating sexual violence on a global scale. The course is literature dense and we have presentations in class