July 16

Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

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Co-published by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations, and the UN Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict, Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: an Analytical Inventory of Peacekeeping Practice highlights best practices and emerging elements for a more effective response by peacekeepers to women’s security concerns.

This publication is downloadable in English.

 

From UN Pulse: Permanent Link: Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
December 15

UN Action: Statement On Sexual Violence As A Tactic Of War In Eastern DRC

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In the context of this year's 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence and in the lead-up to negotiations on the mandate renewal for MONUC, UN Action has released a statement on sexual violence as a tactic of war in the renewed conflict in Eastern DRC.

This statement has been drafted in consultation with Nicola Dahrendorf, UN Action Senior Adviser and Coordinator on Sexual Violence in MONUC, and endorsed by all 12 UN Action members (DPA, DPKO, OCHA, OHCHR, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNIFEM, WFP and WHO). UN_Action_StatementDRC FINAL (5).pdf

The statement can also be found at:
http://www.stoprapenow.org/16days.html

Thanks to Fareeda Jadwat for this information.

October 28

Women And Peace And Security

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The Secretary-General has issued his latest report on Women and peace and security (S/2008/622). The report provides a follow-up on the full and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), incorporating information on the impact of armed conflicts on women and girls in situations that are on the agenda of the Council, and also information on their protection and on the enhancement of their role in peace processes.

UN Pulse: Permanent Link: Women and peace and security