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This International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we are shining a light on the need to prevent, mitigate and respond to sexual and gender-based violence in fragile settings across the globe. Our Senior Technical Advisor for Gender-based Violence shares, "We must prioritize the needs of women and girls in conflict settings and put an end to violence. Not only does the risk of human trafficking increase alongside rape, sex-selective genocide, and child, early and forced marriages, but intimate partner violence is worsened by armed conflict and other humanitarian crises." Learn more about how we address gender-based violence: https://bit.ly/3Ou9gKK #EliminateSexualViolence #GBV #SGBV #EndGBV

📢 International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 📢 Today, June 19th, we observe the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. This day serves as an important opportunity to highlight the grim reality faced by thousands of people during armed conflicts worldwide. In Ukraine, nearly 300 victims of sexual violence in conflict have been officially registered. This number is only a fraction of the true scale, as many victims are afraid to seek help due to fear of persecution or social stigma. Sexual violence in conflict is used as a weapon, destroying lives and communities and leaving indelible scars. Women, men, and children fall victim to this brutality, which causes irreparable physical and psychological harm. We must unite in the fight for justice and support for those who have experienced sexual violence in conflict. We can contribute to this cause by spreading information, supporting victims, and ensuring these crimes do not go unpunished. 💔 Today, we remember the victims and stand with the survivors. 🙏 We call for peace, justice, and the protection of human rights for all. 💬 Share this post to raise awareness and support our common cause. Together, we can create a world free from violence and suffering. #EndSexualViolence #StandWithSurvivors #HIASUkraine #HIAS #InternationalDayForEliminationOfSexualViolenceInConflict #StandWithUkraine

Understanding the Devastating Impact of Sexual Violence in the Sudan Army Conflict‼️ Sexual violence has emerged as a grievous consequence of the ongoing conflict within the Sudanese military landscape. This heinous act not only inflicts profound physical and psychological trauma on victims but also devastates families and communities, perpetuating a cycle of suffering and instability. Addressing and combating this issue requires our immediate attention and collective action. It’s crucial to support victims, advocate for stringent measures against perpetrators, and work towards a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict. To learn more about the extent and impact of sexual violence in the Sudan army conflict, please refer to the comprehensive reports linked below. #Sudan #SexualViolence #Conflict #HumanRights #PublicHealth Further Reading: UN Reports on Sexual Violence in Sudan https://lnkd.in/ed_ywgCV Human Rights Watch: Sudan : https://lnkd.in/efBs32q2

New analysis | #Sudan: since 15 April 2023, clashes have internally displaced an estimated 6.7 million people across the country. This represents a weekly rise of nearly 40,000 #IDPs between 16 and 23 April 2024. IDPs are moving northwards into River #Nile and Northern states, which offer security and potential routes to leave the country altogether. Women and children face a heightened risk of sexual violence and exploitation. Children also face the risk of being forced into war as soldiers or labourers or separated from their families. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gmdUDNYR

Sexual violence against adults and children is systematically used as a weapon in wars and conflicts. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine 🇺🇦 , many people, particularly women and girls have experienced different kinds of sexual violence, numbers are rising and continues behind doors. Tetyana Ivanova from our partner organization ELEOS and her colleagues offer protection and support to women who survived of sexual violence in a women's shelter near Kyiv. Here they can find safety and peace and can talk about their experiences with specially trained staff. We as Johanniter support these activities, as we are convinced that we must prevent and end these crimes, focus on survivors, hold perpetrators accountable and expand support for all those affected. #SexualViolenceInConflicts #StopViolence #Ukraine

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Conflict-related sexual violence (#CRSV) in #Haiti: incidents of rape and sexual assault perpetrated by gangs have increased in Port-au-Prince Metropolitan Zone (ZMPAP). ➡ In January to October 2023, there was a 50% rise in reported cases of rape compared to the same period in 2022. ➡ In 2024, 1.2 million people are in need of protection assistance related to gender-based violence (#GBV), an increase of almost 140% compared to the 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan. Gangs rely on rape and sexual assault as a weapon of war, including against rival gang members and their associates, and to assert territorial control and dominance over communities. Read more, download analysis: https://lnkd.in/dibHipX8 Check out the protection indicators dataset: https://lnkd.in/dwZDECX6 #EndSexualViolence

Gender-based violence in South Africa is inextricably linked to decades of systemic violence. #16days #16daysofactivism #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV #16DaysOfActivism2023

Adolescent boys and men face specific threats and circumstances that leave them vulnerable. Analysis of protection incidents in the southwest region people exposed to arbitrary arrests, beating, illegal detention, torture, kidnapping, extra-judicial executions and disappearance are males. Being a man or a boy also means being more exposed to targeted armed attacks, with greater risks of injury or death directly related to the conflict. This peculiar exposure to threats is explained by the specific forms of discrimination, harassment and violence they face, from the military authorities and the non-state armed groups. As it is men who are expected to fight, they are also perceived as threats by both parties. Community stakeholders have amplified their voices on the need to address the challenges faced by boys and men in crisis setting. American Institute for Boys and Men Boys' Haven of America, Inc. Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC)