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UN Special Representative Pramila Patten renews her support to Colombia on the prevention and response to conflict-related sexual violence

New York, 01 June 2023: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC), Ms. Pramila Patten, welcomes the opportunity to renew her Office’s engagement with Colombian authorities to support efforts on the prevention and response to conflict-related sexual violence.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: UN Special Representative Pramila Patten expresses her deep concern over alleged acts of sexual violence against women and girls in IDP camps around Goma

New York, 25 May 2023: Allegations of grave cases of sexual violence against civilians, including children, in particular affecting internally displaced persons (IDPs) fleeing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is a matter of profound concern which requires immediate action.

UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict expresses grave concern over alleged acts of sexual violence in Sudan during the ongoing violence

New York, 24 May 2023: The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC), Pramila Patten, is gravely concerned about reports of sexual violence against women and girls, including allegations of rape, in the context of violent hostilities which erupted between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 15 April 2023.

Framework of Cooperation with the University of Ottawa

The SRSG-SVC signed a Framework of Cooperation with the University of Ottawa on 2nd May 2023, with a focus on enhancing robust, transnational, and critical research on CRSV.

Joint Statement by OSCE Special Representative Richey and UN Special Representative Patten on preventing and responding to trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation and sexual violence in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

(30 March 2023) The two Special Representatives expressed their grave concern about the harm of sexual exploitation, and sexual violence and its cost for the whole of society, as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

UN Action Newsletter: Issue #4

Strengthening responses to conflict-related sexual violence against boys deprived of their liberty in situations of armed conflict

(2/2) On the occasion of the United Nations Human Rights Day 2022, UN Action Network member, the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC), in collaboration with the All Survivors Project (ASP), published two documents on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) that shed light on how this grave violation specifically impacts boys. The documents underline how boys can face specific vulnerabilities to sexual violence and may be afflicted by grave violations differently from girls, including when detained. Recommendations on how child protection strategies can consider this issue to improve CRSV prevention and response for all children were also provided.

Responding to conflict-related sexual violence against boys associated with armed forces and armed groups in reintegration programmes

(1/2) On the occasion of the United Nations Human Rights Day 2022, UN Action Network member, the Office of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (OSRSG-CAAC), in collaboration with the All Survivors Project (ASP), published two documents on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) that shed light on how this grave violation specifically impacts boys. The documents underline how boys can face specific vulnerabilities to sexual violence and may be afflicted by grave violations differently from girls, including when detained. Recommendations on how child protection strategies can consider this issue to improve CRSV prevention and response for all children were also provided.

New Avenues for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict: Addressing Weapons

Sexual violence is understood to be rooted in structural gender inequalities, which are prevalent in most societies. Why sexual violence occurs in conflict is a complex question. The answers can be found in multiple intersecting and overlapping factors, often linked to the conflict itself. One of these factors is the proliferation of weapons, particularly small arms and light weapons (SALW). This article explores the use of SALW and its connection to CRSV. Read more here: https://theglobalobservatory.org/2022/12/new-avenues-for-preventing-sexual-violence-in-conflict-addressing-weapons/

UN Women Security Council WPS Resolutions Poster

This document is a UN Women poster detailing each of the UN Security Council Resolutions that relate to the Women, Peace and Security Agenda