Resolution 2467 calls for strengthened focus on justice and accountability, and a survivor-centred approach. We must turn commitments into compliance, and resolutions into results. It is imperative that conflict related sexual violence is addressed in ceasefire and peace agreements, including in the definition of prohibited acts and in ensuring monitoring, and implementation of commitments. We therefore call for making full use of the support offered by OHCHR and the office of SRSG Patten. Credible and independent investigations are essential. We particularly note the commitment by the Government of Ethiopia to investigate the many accounts of brutal and systematic sexual violence in Tigray. We call on all parties to implement the Secretary-General’s recommendations. Women were also specifically targeted for their activism, including in Afghanistan, Colombia, and Yemen. The report paints a harrowing picture of sexual violence in the DRC, South-Sudan, and Tigray. These documented incidents represent just the tip of the iceberg. Shortly after the adoption of resolution 2467, the SGBV conference in Oslo brought together a wide range of actors, making hundreds of commitments to end SGBV in humanitarian crises and conflict.ĭespite progress made, the recent Secretary-General’s report confirms that sexual violence continues to be deliberately used as a tactic of war, torture, and terror. Crimes of this gravity cannot simply be accepted as a side effect of armed conflict. It may also constitute a war crime, or a crime against humanity. One which primarily affects women and girls, but also men and boys. Norway commends you for your tireless work.Ĭonflict related sexual violence is a violation of international humanitarian law and a violation and abuse of human rights. Thank you to the Special-Representative, and our distinguished briefers for sharing your important insights.

Sexual violence in armed conflict