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Ban urges action on sexual violence in conflict

Ban urges action on sexual violence in conflict

Jun 13, 2014, at 05:26 pm

New York, Jun 13 (IBNS): Noting that sexual violence in conflict remains widespread, yet largely invisible, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called for concerted efforts to "turn the tide" and rid the world of this scourge.

DR Congo: UN disappointed over mass rape verdict

DR Congo: UN disappointed over mass rape verdict

May 09, 2014, at 05:21 pm

New York, May 9 (IBNS): The United Nations envoy on sexual violence in conflict on Thursday voiced her disappointment that only two people were convicted of rape during the recent trial of 39 soldiers and officers charged with committing crimes in and around the town of Minova in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) two years ago.

UN concerned over conflict-related sexual violence

UN concerned over conflict-related sexual violence

Apr 26, 2014, at 05:18 pm

New York, Apr 26 (IBNS): Despite the current unprecedented political will to eliminate sexual violence in conflict, hold perpetrators to account and support victims, the reality is that raping a woman, child or man is still a largely "cost-free" crime, United Nations officials warned on Friday, appealing to all States to strengthen their cooperation to end impunity and protect the vulnerable.