The #ICC’s Independent Oversight Mechanism has released its annual report. From 1 Oct 2019 to 30 Sept 2020 the #IOM processed 33 potential reports of misconduct at the Court. https://asp.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/asp_docs/ASP19/ICC-ASP-19-26-ENG-IOM-%20Annual%20Report%20-%2030oct20-1730.pdf

A very concerning case in the #IOM's annual report is a #sexualharassment case involving an intern in the OTP. This is a clear example of the predatory behaviour at the ICC, as described in the recent #IER report https://asp.icc-cpi.int/en_menus/asp/sessions/documentation/19th%20session/Pages/Review.aspx

The IOM found a “senior staff member’s conduct constituted unwelcome sexual advances or other of a sexual nature which interfered with the intern’s work & reasonably created an intimidating, degrading, hostile, humiliating, or offensive work environment..." #ICC #sexualharassment

"The Prosecutor found that the facts established by the #IOM left no room for any reasonable doubt, and decided to impose the sanction of a written censure against the staff member." #ICC #metoo

We commend the individuals who stepped forward to file complaints with the #IOM, while remaining very conscious that underreporting of incidents remains a chronic issue. #ICC #WhyIDidntReport

The #IBA’s 'Us Too? #Bullying and #SexualHarassment in the Legal Profession' Report "identifies chronic underreporting of incidents, with 57% of bullying cases and 75% of sexual harassment cases not reported" #WhyIDidntReport https://www.ibanet.org/bullying-and-sexual-harassment.aspx

Low reporting should not be misconstrued to minimise the extent of the problem, with barriers to reporting being immense, including the profile of the perpetrator, inadequate reporting mechanisms, and the target’s fear of repercussions.

We will engage with the #ICC to seek clarification about the cases mentioned in the #IOM report and continue our work to heighten awareness about the seriousness of the issue. #ATLASToo #MeToo #WhyIDidntReport @atlas_women @OSFJustice