Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) theme focuses on the incidence and prevalence of violence against women in conflict and post-conflict settings. Polarisation of gender roles, proliferation of weapons, militarisation, and the breakdown of law influence SGBV.

The risk of SGBV is heightened during conflict by aggravating factors, including the polarization of gender roles, the proliferation of arms, the militarization of society, and the breakdown of law and order. The subsequent long-term and complex impacts of SGBV continue to affect individuals and communities after conflict ends.

SGBV is addressed in all five resolutions on Women, Peace and Security. In SCR 1888, the Security Council expresses its intention to ensure peacekeeping mandate resolutions contain provisions on the prevention of, and response to, sexual violence, with corresponding reporting requirements to the Council (OP11). The resolutions deal with protecting women from violence (1820,OP3, 8-10; 1888,OP3,12); strengthening local and national institutions to assist victims of sexual violence (1820,OP13; 1888,OP13); and including strategies to address sexual violence in post-conflict peacebuilding processes (1820,OP11). SCR 1820 also calls for the participation of women in the development of mechanisms intended to protect women from violence (OP10).

Lastly, SCR 1960 creates institutional tools and teeth to combat impunity and outlines specific steps needed for both the prevention of and protection from conflict-related sexual violence. The new “naming and shaming,” listing mechanism mandated in the Resolution is a step forward in bringing justice for victims and a recognition that sexual violence is a serious violation of human rights and international law.

Addressing SGBV is an integral aspect of the overall Women, Peace and Security agenda. SGBV affects the health and safety of women, and also has significant impact on economic and social stability. The Security Council recognises that sexual violence can threaten international peace and security, and that it is frequently used as a tactic of war to dominate, humiliate, terrorise, and displace.

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Final Report Of The Panel of Experts On The Sudan Established Pursuant To Resolution 1591 (2005)

N1740048.pdf

Gender Violence Across War And Peace: Workshop, 17 & 18 May 2018 Call for Papers

This article announces a workshop, as well as a call for papers. The workshop, held on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 May 2018 at the Centre for Women, Peace and Security at the London School of Economics and Political Science, will bring together researchers to explore the ‘crossing’ of gender violence between war and peace and the impact of these ‘crossings’ on the further development of the WPS agenda. 

Gender Violence Across War And Peace: Workshop, 17 & 18 May 2018 Call for Papers

LSE-WPS-StratNet-CfP.pdf

'On Her Shoulders' Review: A Documentary About Yazidi Activist Nadia Murad Becomes An Essential Portrait Of The Strength Required To Speak Up - Sundance 2018

This article is a review of a documentary about Yazidi activist Nadia Murad, who spoke at the UN General Assembly. 

Read or download the article below, or read the original by Indie Wire here. 

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“On Her Shoulders”

‘On Her Shoulders’ Review: A Documentary About Yazidi Activist Nadia Murad Becomes An Essential Portrait Of The Strength Required To Speak Up — Sundance 2018

On Her Shoulders.pdf

EU & UN Spotlight Initiative to Eliminate Violence Against Women & Girls

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) have embarked on a new, global, multi-year initiative focused on eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) - the Spotlight Initiative.

CAFI Organises International Conference

This article describes what happened at a two-day conference on gendered conflict. The conference was organised by the Control Arms Foundation of India (CAFI), Manipur Women Gun Survivor’s Network, Multiple Action Research Group and the European Union.

CAFI Organises International Conference

CAFI Organises International Conference.pdf

Intersectionality Matters: A Guide To Engaging Immigrant And Refugee Communities To Prevent Violence Against Women

Intersectionality-Matters-Guide-2017.pdf

Security Council Resolution 2399 (Preamble)

Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Central African Republic
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Participation
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Extract: 

"Emphasizing that any sustainable solution to the crisis in the CAR should be CAR-owned, including the political process, and should prioritize reconciliation of the Central African people, through an inclusive process that involves men and women of all social, economic, political, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including, those displaced by the crisis [...] Calling upon the CAR authorities to ensure that perpetrators of violations of applicable international law, including those committed against children and women, are excluded from the CAR security and armed forces, and further calling for support for the CAR government to develop a comprehensive strategy on sexual and genderbased violence to reduce overall levels of sexual violence"

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