When Courts Become Instruments of Oppression: Judicial Complicity, Gender Persecution, and Strategic Litigation in Iran and Afghanistan

The panel discussion will explore how courts, judges, and prosecutors can become active participants in systems of repression rather than safeguards of justice. Focusing on Iran and Afghanistan, the event will examine the role of legal institutions in enabling gender persecution, suppressing dissent, and legitimizing human rights violations. Bringing together leading experts in international law, judicial independence, and strategic litigation, the discussion will explore pathways for accountability to address judicial complicity in international crimes.