Monthly Action Points on Women, Peace and Security, NGOWG, September 2011 (NGO)

In September, the Security Council is expected to extend the mandates of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG) and the Team of Experts (Rule of Law/Sexual Violence in Conflict) as per SCR 1888 (OP 28). The prevention of acts of sexual violence in conflict related situations, and the need for full reparations for such crimes, continues to be a major concern, exemplified by mass rape incidents in Fizi and Walikale, DRC. The Security Council, the Office of SRSG and all other relevant actors should ensure that survivors of sexual violence are meaningfully engaged in the design, implementation and evaluation of strategies and policy to address such crimes. The UN system, including the SRSG‟s office and UN Missions, must follow-up on the recommendations of survivors in a comprehensive and concrete manner. Improved communications and information-sharing with survivors groups and other stakeholders is important to guarantee transparency and accountability. The Council should ensure that UN Mission mandates include specific provisions aimed at preventing, protecting and prosecuting against sexual violence. The Council should ensure that all UN country reports it has requested evaluate the status of women‟s human rights, as per SCRs 1325, 1820 (OP 9), 1888 (OP 11), 1889 (OP 5) and 1960 (OP 6, 13). Member States should inquire about any lack of reporting

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