Foundational Principles for Applying the Concepts of Consent, Assent, Dissent and Evolving Individual Capacity to Ensure Trauma-informed Documentation, Justice, and Reparations Processes for Child Survivors of Sexual Violence
These foundational principles were developed by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) in collaboration with a community of practice made up of global experts from the medical, psychological, legal, ethical and human rights sectors. The goal of these foundational principles is to provide key considerations when developing and implementing consent and assent processes for child survivors…
Building Economic Empowerment for CRSV Survivors (CRSV_UNA07, 2023)
Developed under the UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action)-supported project “Building Socio-economic Resilience for Survivors of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in South Sudan” (CRSV_UNA07, 2023-2025) this knowledge product, published in November 2025, presents the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) survivor-centred approach to economic empowerment through Trade-Related Technical Assistance (TRTA). Drawing on practical experience,…
If I Disappear Global Report on Protecting Young People in Civic Space, Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth
The Missing Peace: Independent Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security, mandated by the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2250 and presented to the Security Council, revealed that the civic space is not safe for young people’s activism.
Statement by Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the renewed escalation of violence in Darfur, Sudan
(14 November 2023) – The United Nations Under- Secretary- General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, remains highly alarmed at the renewed escalation of fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and affiliated militias in Darfur over the past two weeks, particularly in Nyala,…
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…
2023 Guidance note of the Secretary-General on Transitional Justice
The potential of transitional justice, as a strategic policy tool to help build just and inclusive futures in fractured societies that are grappling with legacies of conflict and/or large-scale human rights violations and abuses, is often underutilized by States and other stakeholders. Offering a comprehensive framework for analysis and coordinated action to address widening and…
UN Action Annual Progress Report 2022
UN Action’s Annual Progress Report 2022 provides key highlights and challenges of the Network’s achievements throughout 2022, in line with the 2020-2025 Strategic Framework, as well as the Network’s priorities for 2023.
UN Special Representative Pramila Patten welcomes the formal opening of a dedicated case on conflict-related sexual violence by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (EN)
New York, 28 September 2023: United Nations Under-Secretary-General and SpecialRepresentative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC), Ms. Pramila Patten, commends the formal opening by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia of a dedicated case on sexual and gender-based violence, reproductive violence and other genderbased crimes on the basis of sexual orientation…
CRSV-MPTF Consolidated Annual Report 2022
This third Consolidated Annual Narrative and Financial Progress Report for the CRSV-MPTF is prepared by the UN Action Secretariat, the United Nations Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict (Team of Experts or TOE), and the UNDP Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO) in its capacity as the Administrative Agent…
Report of the Secretary-General on CRSV | Official Fact Sheet (2022)
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 2022. It highlights verified cases, affected populations, country situations, prevention efforts, and actions taken by the United Nations and Member States to address sexual violence…