Race, Gender and Apartheid in the Draft CAH Treaty: South Africa’s Role (July 18, 2025)

This blog post examines efforts under the UN's draft Crimes Against Humanity (CAH) treaty to expand the legal definition of apartheid—currently race-based—to include gender-based oppression, often termed “gender apartheid.” It emphasizes South Africa’s pivotal role, highlighting its moral authority rooted in its apartheid history and current international advocacy.