WIZO Hosts Abu Dhabi Discussion on Hamas Sexual Violence
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- WIZO hosted a discussion in Abu Dhabi on Hamas sexual violence allegations.
- The event occurred during a UN Congress on Crime Prevention.
- Participants discussed evidence preservation and combating denial.
- Israeli legal experts and a Ukrainian lawyer participated.
- WIZO aims to use its UN status to present evidence internationally.
The international Zionist women's organization WIZO held a panel discussion in Abu Dhabi focusing on allegations of sexual violence committed by Hamas militants during the October 7, 2023 attacks and against hostages. The event took place as part of the official parallel program for the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
Participants discussed methods for documenting and preserving evidence for potential future legal proceedings, combating denial and the spread of misinformation, and utilizing artificial intelligence to safeguard victim testimonies. The discussion included Israeli legal experts and a Ukrainian lawyer specializing in sexual violence during armed conflicts.
WIZO President Anat Vidor stated that the organization is leveraging its UN status to present evidence of Hamas's alleged crimes on international platforms. She described the Abu Dhabi event as an example of "alternative diplomacy."
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