{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6666be8ab6f3d900125875e8/69f8b99f3a143563ed7d1c88?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Violence Against Mothers & the Future of Accountability ","description":"<p>In this second part of our conversation, Dr. Miranda Melcher continues speaking with Sandra Berty about her latest work on <strong>violence against mothers</strong>—an often overlooked but critical dimension of gender-based violence.</p><p>Sandra shares insights from her recent submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, explaining why violence against mothers must be recognized as a <strong>distinct legal category</strong>. She unpacks how conflict disproportionately impacts mothers, from forced caregiving roles to the long-term consequences of forced pregnancy.</p><p>The conversation also explores how legal frameworks evolve, why naming specific harms matters for justice and reparations, and what developments in international law—especially around <strong>sexual and reproductive rights</strong>—are shaping the future of accountability.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>🔑 Key Topics</strong></h2><ul><li>What counts as <strong>violence against mothers</strong></li><li>Why legal definitions shape justice and reparations</li><li>The concept of <strong>forced motherhood as continuous harm</strong></li><li>Gaps in current international legal frameworks</li><li>The role of UN submissions and advocacy</li><li>The significance of the <strong>Ongwen case</strong> at the ICC</li><li>Emerging developments in sexual and reproductive health rights in international law</li><li><br></li></ul><h2><strong>💡 Key Takeaways</strong></h2><ul><li>Violence against mothers is not fully captured under existing gender-based violence frameworks.</li><li>Recognizing maternal-specific harm leads to more effective accountability and reparations.</li><li>Forced pregnancy has lifelong physical, psychological, and economic consequences.</li><li>Legal progress—especially in international criminal law—is opening new pathways for justice.</li><li>There is growing momentum toward broader recognition of reproductive autonomy in conflict settings.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>👤 Guest</strong></h2><p><strong>Sandra Berty</strong> – Legal professional working on gender-based violence and international justice, with a focus on conflict-related harms and reproductive rights.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>🎙️ Host</strong></h2><p><strong>Dr. Miranda Melcher</strong> – Senior Legal Fellow at Just Access</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>🔍 Further Reading &amp; Listening</strong></h2><ul><li>UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls</li><li>ICC Ongwen case (forced pregnancy and reproductive autonomy)</li><li>Just Access Podcast – Part 1 with Sandra Bert</li><li><br></li></ul><h2><strong>📣 Get Involved</strong></h2><p>If you believe in access to justice and human rights for all:</p><ul><li>Share this episode</li><li>Leave a rating or review</li><li>Reach out with suggestions: <strong>podcast@just-access.de</strong></li><li>Support the work: <strong>just-access.de/donate</strong></li><li><br></li></ul><h2><strong>🌍 About the Podcast</strong></h2><p>The Just Access Podcast explores how to make human rights meaningful and accessible for everyone. We believe: <strong>Everyone can be a Human Rights Defender.</strong></p>","author_name":"Just Access"}