UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict
UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict
United Nations Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action) unites the work of 13 UN entities to address sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations. It represents a concerted effort by the UN system to improve coordination and accountability, amplify programming and advocacy, and support national efforts to prevent sexual violence and respond effectively to the needs of survivors.
Actions
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Date: 28 February 2013 | Action Type: Awareness Raising
Conflict-related sexual violence is a serious, present-day emergency affecting millions of people, primarily women and girls. It is often a conscious strategy employed on a large scale by armed groups to humiliate opponents and destroy individuals, as well as whole societies. |
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Date: 1 February 2010 | Action Type: Awareness Raising
200,000 Women Raped During the War in Congo – 200,000 People Say Never Again |
