Security Council Resolution 1820 (2008) recognizes sexual violence as a tactic of war and a threat to international peace and security. The resolution welcomes United Nations coordination efforts through UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict, highlighting the importance of a coherent and coordinated system-wide response to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).
Read the story of how UN Action contributed to building momentum for the adoption of this Security Council Resolution here.
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