UN Against Sexual Violence in Conflict

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  1. 6 hours ago

    : In Malakal, where UN peacekeepers are providing protection to + 20,000 IDPs, spoke with women who have borne the scourge of sexual violence during the conflict that has ravaged the world’s youngest nation for nearly 5 years.

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    10 hours ago

    . Envoy on Violence in Conflict on visit to Malakal, : “I’m here to extend the support of my office ... in preventing and addressing conflict-related sexual violence." Follow her press conference in at 16:30hrs EAT (14:30 GMT).

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    Jul 4

    El día viernes 6 de julio a las 6:00 pm, nos unimos a la velatón y movilización por todas las lideresas y líderes sociales asesinados en cada ciudad de Colombia.

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  4. Jul 5

    . of runs community centres in where survivors can receive counselling, take classes, & even earn high school diplomas, while teams of doctors & lawyers document their testimonies for use in future war crimes trials.

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  5. Jul 5

    : Women leaders in Malakal speaking about the clear link between physical security and economic security.

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    Jul 4

    The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations tells news conference in Juba that the issue of in must be addressed she stresses that "Violence against one woman is one woman too many"

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    Jul 3

    The special edition of the biannual Justice & Corrections Update of the Justice and Corrections Service highlights the impact and achievements of justice and corrections components in UN peace operations. Access the Update here:

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  8. Jul 4

    Protection of women in conflict settings can be so limited that even going to the latrines can pose a risk to their safety. - POC site in ,

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    Jul 2

    Today in Bangladesh I met Rohingya women and girls who suffered horrific acts of sexual violence in Myanmar — some now mothers to babies born of rape. They must not be forgotten victims. The world must know their story. We must show them solidarity.

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  10. Jul 3

    Currently in Cox's Bazar, 🇧🇩, visiting with : - - - - With and other crimes still a daily threat in the camps, such high-level engagement is encouraging. 🙏

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    Jun 19

    Babies are being born of rape all across the Rohingya refugee camps of Bangladesh. We talked to 's Pramila Patten and other UN agencies on the ground ahead of world day against sexual violence

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  12. Jul 2

    "Children born out of [] and forced marriages are currently in a legal limbo, and susceptible to radicalization, trafficking and exploitation, with wider negative implications for peace and security.” - of .

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  13. Jul 1

    . and call on the international community to urgently step up its efforts to help all Rohingya refugees in confronting their ordeal.

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  14. Jun 30

    Imagine that something as simple as going to the bathroom or gathering firewood would put you at risk of being raped.   This is the reality for the women of , with 72% of women living in "protected sites" in Juba saying they have been raped.  

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  15. Jun 29

    "Failure would allow impunity to prevail over justice and the rule of the jungle to trump the rule of law.” The and the must use this opportunity to act and stand above geopolitics. - addressing and against .

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    Jun 29

    Merci à RSSG Patten d'avoir attiré l'attention sur la manière dont la violence sexuelle et sexiste a été utilisée comme arme de guerre contre les , y compris les enfants. Les responsables de ces crimes doivent être tenus responsables.

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  17. Jun 29

    “I hence call on Member States to ensure that offenses of sexual violence are prosecuted explicitly, including in the context of terrorism trials so that perpetrators are punished... and victims are also recognized.” -, 28 June 2018.

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  18. Jun 29

    . will speak today @ an event organised by , & on Addressing Sexual & Gender-based Violence against the . The SRSG recently visited Cox's Bazar for the 2nd time since taking office & will brief Member States on her observations.

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  19. Jun 28

    Conflict-related sexual violence is not just a human rights issue; it's a peace & security issue. 's statement at the UN High-Level Conference of Heads of Agencies of Member States today 📖⬇️

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  20. Jun 27

    Do not miss 's interview with about the ! There is no time to lose for the Rohingya.

    .’s Pramila Patten tells : would be prepared to return to , but “are very realistic about it. They would not go if it’s not safe.”
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