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JUNE 2025

Justice Denied Conference – Melbourne

Conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) destroys the lives of individuals, families, communities and whole societies. It prolongs conflict (coups, terrorism, protracted civil conflict, sieges, ethnic cleansing, gender apartheid and kinetic warfare) and sets back post-conflict recovery.

Our Deputy CEO Hayley van Loon was proud to attend the recent Justice Denied conference, hosted by the Australian Institute of International Affairs (Victoria) and the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, that explored patterns of violence to understand why impunity for CRSV is widely accepted by many with the authority to end it (state, non-state actors, military, security sector etc).

The keynote, delivered by Washington University, Brown School research associate professor and School of Law visiting professor, Kim Thuy Seelinger, an expert on sexual violence in armed conflict and forced displacement, was followed by case studies showcasing cutting edge research as well as policy solutions with a focus on fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration to identify innovative approaches to justice and accountability.

Crime Stoppers International stands with global partners committed to ending impunity for conflict-related sexual violence. Survivors deserve justice, and accountability must be pursued at every level. This is an urgent, global issue that demands action – not silence.

Google Anti-Scams and Fraud Summit – Dublin

We’re extremely grateful to Dr Ruth McAlister of Harod Associates for attending the invitation-only Google Anti-Scams and Fraud Summit on behalf of our Deputy CEO Hayley van Loon.

Hosted at Google’s Safety Engineering Center in Dublin, the event brought together approx. 200 representatives from industry, consumer groups, policymakers, and law enforcement officials to discuss the challenge of combating sophisticated, cross-border online scam and fraud-identification networks.

Dr McAlister, the former lead on cybercrime at Ulster University, brought her deep expertise to a high-impact day that was both sobering and energizing and involved plenary sessions, round-tables and break-out workshops focused on tackling online fraud, scams, and the evolving threat landscape.

Strong cross-sector collaboration, technology, and user education is key to staying ahead of emerging threats and, via Dr McAlister, Crime Stoppers International is proud to have contributed to this vital conversation.