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CTED 2023 report- “Towards Meaningful Accountability for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Linked to Terrorism”

Terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.1 The United Nations Security Council has affirmed that “acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation,” and “are to be unequivocally condemned, especially when they indiscriminately target or injure civilians”. Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) constitutes one of the means through which terrorist organizations indiscriminately target civilians in both conflict and non-conflict settings.

Application de la résolution 1960 (2010) du Conseil de sécurité sur les femmes et la paix et la sécurité (violences sexuelles liées aux conflits)

Faisant fond sur les résolutions 1820 (juin 2008) et 1888 (septembre 2009) du Conseil de sécurité, qui ont reconnu les liens entre les violences sexuelles et une paix et une sécurité durables, la résolution 1960 (2010) a été adoptée à l’unanimité par la Conseil de sécurité le 16 décembre 2010 ( voir d ocument connexe ci- joint). La présente note a pour objet de fournir des informations et des directives provisoires en vue de l’application des principaux éléments opérationnels de la résolution 1960 (2010), à savoir : A. Les mécanismes de suivi, d’analyse et de communication de l’information sur les violences sexuelles liées aux conflits; B. Les engagements pris par les parties aux conflits pour prévenir et combattre les violences sexuelles.

Preventing and Responding to Conflict-related Sexual Violence – 2022 Annual Summaries of Activities and Good Patrices by United Nations Peacekeeping operations.

This report presents activities and good practices by United Nations peacekeeping missions in preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), focusing on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The stories are presented based on the five priority objectives of the Policy on United Nations Field Missions: Preventing and Responding to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (2020) ("United Nations CRSV Policy").

UNIDIR: “Addressing Weapons in Conflict-related Sexual Violence: The Arms Control and Disarmament Toolbox”

Although it has been recognized that the proliferation of weapons fuels the systematic and widespread occurrence of sexual violence in conflict, little has actually been done to address weapon proliferation as part of efforts to prevent conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). This research seeks to fill this gap by exploring the links between the proliferation of weapons, particularly Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and CRSV and by proposing an arms control and disarmament toolbox that can be leveraged to prevent CRSV at all stages of a conflict. In addition to supporting short- term and long-term prevention of CRSV, a gender-responsive implementation of the proposed toolbox can contribute to changing gender norms and attitudes by promoting women’s participation in decision-making about security issues, including arms control and disarmament, which has traditionally been a male-dominated field. Thereby addressing structural gender inequality, a root cause of CRSV.

Strengthening responses to conflict-related sexual violence against boys deprived of their liberty in situations of armed conflict

(2/2) On the occasion of the United Nations Human Rights Day 2022, UN Action Network member, the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC), in collaboration with the All Survivors Project (ASP), published two documents on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) that shed light on how this grave violation specifically impacts boys. The documents underline how boys can face specific vulnerabilities to sexual violence and may be afflicted by grave violations differently from girls, including when detained. Recommendations on how child protection strategies can consider this issue to improve CRSV prevention and response for all children were also provided.

Responding to conflict-related sexual violence against boys associated with armed forces and armed groups in reintegration programmes

(1/2) On the occasion of the United Nations Human Rights Day 2022, UN Action Network member, the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC), in collaboration with the All Survivors Project (ASP), published two documents on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) that shed light on how this grave violation specifically impacts boys. The documents underline how boys can face specific vulnerabilities to sexual violence and may be afflicted by grave violations differently from girls, including when detained. Recommendations on how child protection strategies can consider this issue to improve CRSV prevention and response for all children were also provided.

New Avenues for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict: Addressing Weapons

Sexual violence is understood to be rooted in structural gender inequalities, which are prevalent in most societies. Why sexual violence occurs in conflict is a complex question. The answers can be found in multiple intersecting and overlapping factors, often linked to the conflict itself. One of these factors is the proliferation of weapons, particularly small arms and light weapons (SALW). This article explores the use of SALW and its connection to CRSV. Read more here: https://theglobalobservatory.org/2022/12/new-avenues-for-preventing-sexual-violence-in-conflict-addressing-weapons/

Framework for the Prevention of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Developed through consultations with UN Action member entities, the Framework is a multi-stakeholder “road map” to guide the development and support of structural and operational CRSV prevention measures for international actors, including governments, UN agencies and civil society organisations. The Framework outlines critical considerations for the prevention of CRSV in a clear, comprehensive way, in order to advise the development and support of structural and operational matters, outlining two main aspects: i) preventing occurrence of CRSV, and ii) preventing further harm once violence has occurred. The Framework can be implemented at the regional, national and local levels, adapted to each context, to improve and expand programmatic efforts in CRSV prevention.

Addressing CRSV: Private Sector Opportunities for Engagement (Full Paper)

Addressing CRSV: Private Sector Opportunities for Engagement is a first of its kind white paper created through a partnership between CTG (Committed to Good) and UN Action. Through real life case studies of private sector organisations working in the broader area of Women, Peace and Security, this white paper highlights 7 actions that businesses can take to prevent and respond to CRSV with UN Action.

Prevention of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Framework: Preview

On the 2022 commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, SRSG-SVC, Ms. Pramila Patten, launched a preview of the "Prevention of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Conflict Framework". The Framework will serve as a tool for governments, civil society and the UN system to strategically prevent CRSV from occurring and will be launched in August 2022.