Date of Conferral
2023
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Criminal Justice
Advisor
SEAN GRIER
Abstract
The goal of ending impunity for atrocity crimes including rape is globally appreciated and accepted with little reservation; however, the actual relevance to the domestic situation in Ethiopia has not been previously explored. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of the Rome Statute, a treaty on atrocity crimes, in combating impunity for perpetrators of rape in Ethiopia in light of Feminist Theory and Domestic Politics of Theory of Treaty Compliance. The research explored the significance of the treaty considering the actual condition of the country by conducting semi-structured group and personal interviews with two lawyers working for nonprofits, government agencies, and private firms. The data were analyzed through theme development. The conclusion was that participants consider the statute both legally and practically relevant to the current situation of the country. Accordingly, it was recommended that stakeholders advocate both for the implementation and ratification of the statute. Thus, the study will have positive social change by triggering advocacy for the rights of women, encouraging prosecution of rapists, and urging for changes in policy.
Recommended Citation
Sahilu, Kassahun Yibeltal, "The Rome Statute and its Significance in Combatting Impunity for Rape in Ethiopia" (2023). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 14481.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/14481
