Depending on the circumstances of the offence, sexual violence can constitute...

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“Depending on the circumstances of the offence, sexual violence can constitute a war crime, a crime against humanity, an act of torture or a constituent act of genocide” (S/2010/604, para. 4).

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Human Rights

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