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South Sudan: UN Mission condemns ‘unspeakable acts’ of abuse, sexual violence

South Sudan: UN Mission condemns ‘unspeakable acts’ of abuse, sexual violence

Aug 02, 2016, at 01:18 pm

New York, Aug 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations in South Sudan on Monday condemned unequivocally reports of widespread sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, of women and young girls, by soldiers and unidentified armed men, stressing that such acts constitute grave violations of international human rights law and may be regarded as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect girls, women from sexual violence

UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect girls, women from sexual violence

Jul 21, 2016, at 12:44 pm

New York, July 21 (Just Earth News): A key adviser to the United Nations children’s agency on Wednesday decried the culture of impunity surrounding sexual violence against women and girls around the world, following a recent case of gang rape in India.

‘Searchlight of international scrutiny’ must focus on crimes of sexual violence in conflict – UN deputy chief

‘Searchlight of international scrutiny’ must focus on crimes of sexual violence in conflict – UN deputy chief

Jun 22, 2016, at 02:22 pm

New York, June 22 (Just Earth News): Addressing an event commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson on Tuesday stressed the importance of prevention and early response efforts, as well as the need to shift shame and stigma from victims to perpetrators.