Mozambique: UN Officials Alarmed at Escalating Violence against Civilians, Including Women and Children, Call to increase Protection and Assistance
Joint statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, Najat Maalla M’jid
Report of the Secretary-General on CRSV | Official Fact Sheet (2020)
This fact sheet summarizes key findings, trends, data, recommendations, and accountability developments from the United Nations Secretary-General’s annual Report on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) covering the period January to December 2020. It highlights verified cases, affected populations, country situations, prevention efforts, and actions taken by the United Nations and Member States to address sexual violence…
Report of the Secretary-General on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (2020)
The present Report covers the period from January to December 2020. In 2020, the outbreak and escalation of conflict exposed civilians to heightened levels of conflict-related sexual violence, fuelled by arms proliferation and increased militarization. Access the Report in the six official UN languages here. Access the official factsheet for key data and findings from…
UN Special Representative Patten welcomes Iraqi Yazidi Survivors’ Law and calls for its swift and full implementation to benefit survivors of sexual violence perpetrated by ISIL
(4 March 2021) United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, welcomes the adoption on 1 March 2021 of the Yazidi Survivors’ Law by the Iraqi Council of Representatives. This new law provides for, inter alia, measures of reparation, rehabilitation, and reintegration for victims/survivors from the…
Addressing Sexual Violence against Men, Boys, and LGBTIQ+ Persons in Humanitarian Settings
The aim of the Guidance Note, developed by the Women’s Refugee Commission, is to outline key actions and considerations for service provision per sector to support frontline workers to better address sexual violence against men, boys, and LGBTIQ+ persons. The Guidance Note draws upon and consolidates existing humanitarian guidance, including guidance related to health, mental…
UN Special Representative Patten calls on the Government of South Sudan to expedite the establishment of the African Union Hybrid Court to address sexual violence and other grave violations of human rights
(11 February 2021) The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, welcomes the announcement by the Government of South Sudan to establish transitional justice institutions provided for under Chapter V of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), and…
United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, urges all parties to prohibit the use of sexual violence and cease hostilities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia
UN Action Consolidated Annual Progress Report 2019 and Final Report on MPTF Activities from 2009 – 2019
Eleventh Consolidated Annual Progress Report and Final Report on Activities Implemented under the UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict Multi-Partner Trust Fund. Report of the Administrative Agent of the UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict Multi-Partner Trust Fund for the period of 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2019
UN Action Results Framework
This document provides an overview of the outcomes, outputs, activities, and indicators tracking the progress needed for UN Action to achieve their strategic goal of preventing conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), meeting survivors’ needs and enhancing accountability for CRSV.