International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

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2021 Date	19 July 2021
2022 Date	19 July 2022

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International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict in 2021

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International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict History

The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on June 19th of 2015. The observance honors and pays tribute to the victims of sexual violence in conflict, it also emphasizes that the crime needs to eliminated. States, Cities, and communities are encouraged to promote events and lectures to raise awareness regarding the issue. The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict happens every year on June 19th.

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and if roughly 98% of reported rapists never touch the inside of a cell, yet over ~80k+ people a year are sexually abused in prison (FOLLOWING the prison rape elimination act in ‘03), perhaps prisons also aren’t how we wrestle with sexual violence.
— Da’Shaun (@DaShaunLH) July 17, 2020

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Facts & Quotes

According to the UN, it is estimated that globally, for each rape reported in connection with a conflict, 10 to 20 cases go undocumented.
According to the UN, conflict-related sexual violence encompasses rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilization, forced marriage and any other form of sexual violence perpetrated against women, men, girls, or boys.
On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we must hear the survivors, and recognize their needs and demands. They are mostly women and girls, but also men and boys, calling for our support to access life-saving health services, justice and reparation - UN Secretary-General António Guterres

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Top Events and Things to Do

Explore the UN related site stoprapenow.org. They work with 19 UN entities to end sexual violence in conflict.
Explore the UN's youth exhibit on sexual violence in conflict. It features depictions and illustrations that touch on a theme of horror and hope.
Watch the UN's mini documentary about Tatiana Mukanire and how music can heal. It showcases Tatiana's courage and explains how survivors of sexual violence can transform themselves through healing, justice, and peace.

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict - References and Related Sites

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