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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Security Council Resolution 2399

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Giving voice and visibility to victims of sexual violence has the potential to drive cultural change in Colombia

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In One Year, Trump Dismantled Reproductive Rights Around The World

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Report Of The Secretary-General Pursuant To Resolution 2367 (2017) (S/2018/42)

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Report of the Secretary-General: Release of women and children taken hostage, including those subsequently imprisoned, in armed conflicts

The present report has been prepared in response to the request contained in resolution 60/1 of the Commission on the Status of Women on the release of women and children taken hostage, including those subsequently imprisoned, in armed conflicts. It includes information from Member States and provides an update on attention given to issues relating to the topic in intergovernmental processes.

Report of the Secretary-General: Release of women and children taken hostage, including those subsequently imprisoned, in armed conflicts

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Report of UN Women on the activities of the United Nations trust fund in support of actions to eliminate violence against women

The present report, prepared for the sixty-second session of the Commission on the Status of Women and the thirty-eighth session of the Human Rights Council, describes the impact and achievements of the trust fund in 2017.

Report of UN Women on the activities of the United Nations trust fund in support of actions to eliminate violence against women

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Why Do Some UN Peacekeepers Rape?

Why do some UN peacekeepers rape.pdf

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