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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Activist in Residence Programme

The Activist in Residence Programme is looking for applicants for a three month funded fellowship at the Centre for Women, Peace and Security at the London School of Economics.  The Activists in Residence will be working on addressing issues on peace-building, sexual and gender-based violence in conflict, peace-keeping and efforts to enhance women’s security and participation in processes of conflict prevention, management and resolution.

CSW60 (Commission on the Status of Women) Report

CSW60Report.pdf

Statement of Malaysia at the Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East, April 18, 2016

PRESS RELEASE _ STATEMENT BY H.E. AMBASSADOR RAMLAN IBRAHIM PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF MALAYSIA TO THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL QUARTERLY OPEN DEBATE ON THE MIDDLE EAST NEW YORK, 18 APRIL 2016 « ForeignAffairs.co_.pdf

Preventing Gender-Based Violence Through Arms Control

preventing-gbv.pdf

The Suffering of the Iraqi Women under "Daash" and Restrictions on Displaced Women by the Kurdistan Regional Authorities

The Suffering of the Iraqi Women under “Daash” and Restrictions on Displaced Women by the Kurdistan Regional Authorities _ Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI).pdf

Activist in Residence Programme

Activist in Residence Programme - Projects - Women, Peace and Security - Home.pdf

Security Council Resolution 2279.

S_RES_2279.pdf

Security Council Resolution 2277: para. 29.

Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic: 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Protection
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Extract: 

29. Decides that the strategic priorities of MONUSCO are to contribute to the following objectives:

(a) Protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions;

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