Submission to The Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court: Principles on Gender Persecution to Provide Guidance for Increasing its Prevention, and Ensuring Protection and Participation of its Survivors

This submission is organized by the four pillars which will guide the elaboration of the principles: prevention, protection, peacebuilding, and relief and recovery. Taking them in turn, each section identifies the challenges and opportunities posed by the inclusion of refugee perspectives. Challenges center around the difficulties of identifying refugees situated outside of formal support networks and who are experiencing trauma and isolation related to their flight. The opportunities highlight the unique contributions such refugees have to offer. This submission is based on our experience regarding the United States though much of the analysis could be applied to other contexts.