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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Conflict, Security & Development: Gender-Based Violence in Complex Emergencies


This brown-bag lunch series examines new research, creative policy approaches, and recent innovations in addressing security and development challenges in conflict and post-conflict contexts.


Gender-Based Violence in Complex Emergencies: Issues and Interventions

Heidi Lehmann, head of the Gender-Based Violence Technical Unit, International Rescue Committee

MARCH: World March of Women's (WMW) 3rd International Action: In Solidarity to End VAW

FROM BRADFORD VIA LONDON TO BUKAVU VIA KINSHASA

IN SOLIDARITY TO END VAW, WITH WOMEN OF DR CONGO
International Women's Action for Peace and Human security.

PANEL: Medical Anthropologist Speaks on Abolishing Female Circumcision

Ellen Gruenbaum, who has conducted research in Sudan and Sierra Leone on the practice of female genital cutting and the social movements against "harmful traditional practices," will discuss her work on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at SUNY Cortland.

CONFERENCE: SVRI Forum 2011: Moving the Agenda Forward

There has never been a better time to work and impact on sexual violence. Globally, a number of important international campaigns are actively shining a spotlight on sexual violence as a gross human rights violation, a weapon of war and a profound public health issue. The UN Secretary General has launched a campaign UNiTE to End Violence Against Women.

Sierra Leone National African Women's Leadership Institute: 'Reclaiming Our Bodies: Women's Leadership and Movement Building'

AMwA will be holding a Sierra Leone National African Women's Leadership Institute (AWLI) on the theme, “Reclaiming Our bodies: Women's Leadership and Movement Building on Gender Based Violence and Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Conflict and Post Conflict Africa”, that is scheduled to take place from 3rd – 16th October, 2010 in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Primer Congreso Internacional 2.0: Sobre Violencia hacia la mujer y delitos contra la integridad sexual

Primer Congreso Internacional 2.0

Sobre Violencia hacia la mujer y delitos contra la integridad sexual

El jueves próximo comenzará en Córdoba el I CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL SOBRE VIOLENCIA HACIA LA MUJER y II CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL SOBRE DELITOS CONTRA LA INTEGRIDAD SEXUAL, organizado por el Consejo Provincial de la Mujer.

Gender-based Violence in Complex Emergencies: Issues and Interventions

Speaker: Heidi Lehmann, Head of the Gender-Based Violence Technical Unit, International Rescue Committee

On the 31st july, UK WILPF Launched the African Women's Decade 2010-2020

On the 31st july, UK WILPF launched
the African Women's Decade 2010-2020

The UK Section of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Launched the African Women's Decade 2010-2020 in London on the 31st of July; which was the 48th Pan African Women's Day. The event was hosted by the Centre for Gender Study at School of Oriental and African Studies, University in London, from 2-5pm.

Briefing on Making Schools Safe: Addressing school-related gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Academy for Educational Development (AED) and Women Thrive Worldwide in cooperation with Rep. Bill Delahunt, Rep. Ted Poe and Rep. Janice Schakowsky invite you to a breakfast briefing:MAKING SCHOOLS SAFE: Addressing school-related gender-based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Thursday, July 22nd, 8:30am - 10:00am
Room 2255 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC

A light breakfast will be served.

FBC and FWCC Anti-Rape Concert

The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation together with the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre is organizing an anti-rape concert on Tuesday the 26th of June.

FBC Event Coordinator Ronny Kumaran says the aim of the concert is to help raise awareness and stop rape.

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