Contribution short abstract:

The proposal seeks to analyze and challenge prevalent gender norms within judicial operators when addressing conflict-related sexual violence,providing recommendations on ways to incorporate foster changes in social norms.

Contribution long abstract:

This proposal seeks to analyze and challenge prevalent gender norms within judicial operators when addressing conflict-related sexual violence, with a particular focus on exploring the Colombian Transitional Jurisdiction of Peace (JEP) as a case study. Our inquiry centers on examining normative shifts, gender-based judicial stereotyping, and the formation of Macro Case 11 about “gender-based violence, sexual violence, reproductive violence, and other crimes committed out of prejudice based on sexual orientation, expression and/or diverse gender identity within the framework of the Colombian armed conflict”

We critically examine how notions of victims and conflict-related sexual violence are addressed. To achieve this, we undertake an analysis of the documents outlining the creation of Macro Case 11, drawing on our experiences as feminist researchers and practitioners in Colombia. We offer insights to the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, providing recommendations on ways to incorporate a more expansive feminist approach, human rights of womens and lgbti persons and specially and foster changes in social norms. The primary objective is to contribute to deter the replication of gender stereotypes and social norms found in transitional justice tribunals and improve the achievement of peace without gender discrimination.

Colombia is at the forefront of gender mainstreaming in transicional justice tribunals, reflecting the concerted efforts of feminist organizations, spearheaded by the coalition of women and LGBT organizations known as 5 Keys. We propose recommendations for adjustments to the jurisdiction, emphasizing specific attention to the advancements in Colombian normative achieved by the Constitutional Court, feminist organizations, and international literature.