Roles and Responsibilities of WHO: Health Action in Crisis in relation to SCR 1325

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Sexual and gender based violence has been reported to be increasing in crises situations especially those characterised by armed conflict and political instability. WHO embraced the resolution1325 on women, peace and security adopted by the Security Council at its 4213th meeting on the 13th of October 2000 as it is linked to the endorsed WHA 49.25 resolution on prevention of violence as a public health priority.

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Roles and Responsibilities of WHO: Health Action in Crisis in relation to SCR 1325