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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Switzerland

Extract: 

 Increase commitment through humanitarian and development activities as well as through the promotion of programmes to promote peace and address the past. Also, support, inter alia, UN-Women’s Justice Rapid Response, based in Geneva, which is aimed at enabling the quick and thorough investigation of accusations of sexual violence.

BRAZIL

Extract: 

Will include measures in areas such as fostering the participation of women in peace missions, further enhancing the relationship between troops and civilians, particularly women and girls in peace operations, and providing humanitarian assistance and technical cooperation to post-conflict countries concerning gender issues.

Fem Defenders

Fem Defenders.pdf

The war againt Women

The War against Women .pdf

Kiribati

Extract: 

“I would like to reiterate our deepest appreciation to you our Secretary General for your  demonstrated commitment to and leadership in focusing UN and global attention to the plight of the most needy, to alleviate poverty, to address the ebola epidemic, to raise the voice and participation of youth and women in development, to end gender based violence, to peace and security and to climate change.”


 

Liechtenstein

Extract: 

“Preventing mass atrocities is so important because their effects are irreversible. They have no remedy. How can one possibly compensate the slaughter of civilians, the mass rape of women, the brutalizing of children?"

San Marino

Extract: 

“Today, women are still the victims of discrimination and violence in many parts of the world, including in the most developed countries. Trafficking in women is far from being 5 solved. Women living in conflict and post-conflict situations are often subject to sexual violence, torture and summary executions”

Preventing violence against women and girls through male engagement: Exploring a national evaluation framework

Preventing Violence against W & Girls through men engagement.pdf

Preventing violence against women and girls through male engagement . Exploring a national evaluation framework.

Preventing Violence against W & Girls through men engagement.pdf

Lithuania

Extract: 

“In the 21 st century, women and girls are sold on slave markets by the criminals of ISIS and abused in unspeakable ways.”

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