Developed by UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict in 2007, the guidance note “Reporting and interpreting data on sexual violence from conflict-affected countries: dos and don’ts” supports UN Country Teams, Integrated Missions and practitioners in the responsible collection, analysis and reporting of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) data.
It outlines key ethical principles, explains the strengths and limitations of different data sources, and provides practical recommendations to improve the accuracy, safety and interpretation of CRSV reporting.