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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Statement of Mexico at the UNGA72

Mexico_UNGA72.pdf

Statement of Botswana at the UNGA72

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Sexual and Gender-based Violence: “There are continuing reports of raging conflicts, gross human rights violations, extra-judicial killings, sexual violence, arbitrary arrests and detentions.” 

Statement of Botswana at the UNGA72

Botswana_UNGA72.pdf

Statement of Portugal at the UNGA72

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Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: And in this vision of guaranteeing the rights of every person for a lifetime, it is also urgent eradicate all forms of violence. Today, the whole of humanity has a moral and ethical duty: we will not allow thousands of women and be abused or killed. No more femicides! Not one less!

Statement of Ecuador at the UNGA72

Ecuador_UNGA72.pdf

Statement of Rwanda at the UNGA72

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Human Rights: “Every year, the United Nations channels billions of dollars in humanitarian assistance. It also sets the global agenda on key policy issues, from development, to women’s rights, while providing a platform for major international agreements.” 

Statement of Rwanda at the UNGA72

RWANDA_UNGA72.pdf

UN Special Representative On Sexual Violence In Conflict Pramila Patten Condemns Sexual Violence In Myanmar And Calls For Measures To Protect And Assist Rohingya Women And Girls

20170919_SRSG Statement Sexual Violence in Myanmar-Bangladesh.pdf

Statement of Monaco at the UNGA72

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Nuclear weapons: The threat of nuclear escalation in Asia has never been so real and this threat cannot leave any leader indifferent.

 

Implementation:  Recognizing the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, Monaco continues to support collective action to promote peace and security.

 

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