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…

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…

Addressing CRSV: Private Sector Opportunities for Engagement (Executive Summary)

Addressing CRSV: Private Sector Opportunities for Engagement (Executive Summary) 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…

UN Action Annual Progress Report 2021

UN Action’s Annual Progress Report 2021 provides key highlights and challenges of the Network’s achievements throughout 2021, in line with the 2020-2025 Strategic Framework, as well as the Network’s priorities for 2022.

New partnership between Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Religions for Peace to harness the role of religious leaders in addressing sexual violence

(17 June 2022) On the occasion of the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Under-Secretary-General Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC), and Professor Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace International, signed a Framework of Cooperation Agreement (The Framework).

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…

Joint Statement by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

(17 June 2022) On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations and the European Union join their voices to call on the international community to accelerate its efforts to eradicate conflict-related sexual violence, and to save succeeding generations from this scourge.