Conflict
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): Warning that the horrific accounts of rape and sexual assault against Rohingya women and girls fleeing unrest in Myanmar could be “just the tip of the iceberg,” the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) underscored the need to ensure that such violence is prevented and called for additional resources so that it can reach all those in need of assistance. more
New UN-Arab League agreement aims to prevent conflict-related sexual violence

New York, Mar 30 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations and the League of Arab States on Tuesday signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration on prevention of conflict-related sexual ...

Emerging threats demand renewed fight against sexual violence: UN envoy

New York, Apr 15 (JEN): Those who use rape as a weapon of war are becoming increasingly “brutal and ruthless,” the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) o ...