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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

UNODA Training Manual on Gender-responsive Small Arms Control

Small arms and light weapons and their illicit trade and misuse continue to impede sustainable peace and development. Given the differentiated impacts of armed violence on women, men, girls and boys, addressing gender dimensions is a critical factor in ensuring national, regional and international peace and security. Particularly, when dealing with small arms and light weapons, incorporating a gender-responsive approach to policies and programmes is required for effective and sustainable interventions. This includes both taking a gendered approach to analysis and policy-making, but also ensuring that women have equal, full and effective participation in decision-making. This manual is intended for trainers to better understand and develop gender-responsive approaches for issues of arms control.

UN Action’s Booklet

UN Action's booklet includes an overview of UN Action's latest activities and knowledge products, including QR codes for easier access if printed.

UN Action’s Strategic Framework 2020 – 2025 (Designed)

This document highlights the strategic framework used by the United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action) for 2020 - 2025 to unite efforts across the UN system to achieve the goal of preventing conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), meeting survivors’ needs and enhancing accountability for CRSV.

2022 Annual Report of the Secretary-General on Women, Peace and Security

Against a backdrop of increasing violent conflicts and reversal of generational gains in women’s rights, the women, peace and security agenda is farther from achieving its goals than ever before, as the latest UN Secretary-General report shows. The report points out that the sharp deterioration in peace and security globally is causing immense suffering and has a significant and specific impact on women and girls in conflict-affected countries.

UN Security Council resolution 2653 on Haiti

UN Security Council resolution 2653 was adopted on 21 October 2022 on the protracted crisis faced in Haiti, demanding the immediate cessation of gang violence and criminal activity, much of which has involved sexual violence as a weapon to instill fear.