Resolution 1820 of the UN Security Council-Sexual violence
Abstract
This document presents UN Security Council Resolution 1820, adopted in 2008. This resolution was the first to recognize sexual violence as a war tactic, whether it is used systematically for political or military purposes, It results from a general feeling of impunity. Resolution 1820 describes sexual violence as a topic of international importance for peace and security, requiring an appropriate response. It notes that these acts exacerbate armed conflicts and hamper the return to peace and security. It further emphasizes that rape, or any other form of sexual violence, can be characterized as a war crime, a crime against humanity or an act of genocide.
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Document Type
Conventions and sharts
Source
United Nations
Keywords :
Gender based violence//Sexual violence//Rap//CEDAW// Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women//Elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls//Gender Equality//Violence against women and girls in conflict armed//Women rights//Human rights// Crimes Of war // Crimes of rape //