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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THIRTIETH PROGRESS REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN LIBERIA

Code: S/2015/620

Period of Time and Topic: This report provides an update on major developments since the previous report on 23 April 2015 (S/2015/275) and recommendations for changes to the mandate and mission.

Introduction

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TWENTY-NINTH PROGRESS REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN LIBERIA

Code: S/2015/275

Period of Time and Topic: Report covers the situation on the ground and the implementation of the UNMIL mandate from 15 August 2014 to 30 March 2015

Women, Peace and Security

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Twenty-first semi-annual report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004)

Code: S/2015/258

Period of time and topic: Review and assessment on the process of implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004) from 7 October 2014 to 16 April 2015.

WPS Section

The report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/258) fails to make any references to the women, peace and security agenda.

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Twenty-first semi-annual report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1559 (2004)

Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine (S/2015/677).

Code: A/70/354-S/2015/677

Period of Time and Topic: This report was on the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine. The report covers the period from September 2014 to August 2015.

Introduction

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Second report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 2169 (2014).

Time and Topic: Covering the period from 31 October 2014 to 2 February 2015, the report covers the key developments in Iraq and provides an update on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

Women, Peace and Security

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Second report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 2169 (2014).

Third report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 2169 (2014) (S/2015/305).

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE PROGRESS MADE WITH REGARD TO THE STABILIZATION OF AND RESTORATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER IN GUINEA-BISSAU (S/2015/619).

Code: S/2015/619

Period of Time and Topic: This report was on the restoration of constitutional order and the continuation of the sanctions regime.

Introduction

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Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/2015/486).

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