| It is widely recognized that women suffer in different and disproportionate ways in times of war and armed conflict. Yet, international human rights law has been criticized for privileging the realities of men's lives while ignoring or marginalizing those of women. This thesis project is comprised of an exploratory single-case study examining one such women's tribunal, the International Tribunal on Crimes Against Women of Burma, convened in early March 2010 in New York City. This paper explores the testimonies of the New York Tribunal, and identifies themes which emerged from these testimonies. It outlines the political and civil society outputs and outcomes of the Tribunal, especially highlighting the role of internet-based material and social media. Finally, this thesis explores the potential role and contributions of popular tribunals in women's justice and advocacy efforts. |
