International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2022: Sexual violence, the victims of which are mainly women, is one of the worst crimes committed against humans or animals, causing permanent psychological and emotional harm in addition to physical harm to the victim. This happens both in times of peace and during armed conflict.
The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is an international event organized by the United Nations (UN) on 19 June each year to raise awareness of conflict-related sexual violence. Below, we look at the theme of this year’s event, its history, and its significance.
Theme: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2022
The theme of this year’s observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is ‘Prevention as Protection: Enhancing the Structural and Operational Prevention of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence’. The event is the ‘Republic of Argentina, Permanent Mission of the United Nations’.
It is co-hosted by the Office of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Office of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflict and the Permanent Mission of Argentina to the United Nations. ,
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: History
On June 19, 2008, the 15-member United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1820 to condemn sexual violence and rape during war, as crimes against humanity and war crimes equated to genocide. This date was declared as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Significance
The primary goal of the event is to provide assistance to survivors of sexual violence in armed conflict areas. The participants of the event also stand in solidarity with the individuals helping the victims and ensuring that they are remembered for their selfless service; Especially at a time when many crises are emerging that are linked to the violence of conflict, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and insufficient resources.
The current Ukraine-Russia conflict has proved how conflict situations are used by aggressors to sexually assault women and children.
The United Nations website program also noted that in order to reduce or prevent conflict-related sexual violence, a new framework for the prevention of conflict-related sexual violence has been developed in consultation with the 21 entities of the UN Action Network. has been done. The framework will be launched during this year’s event.
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