Source: Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict |

Special Representative Patten welcomes the commitment of the Government of the Republic of Somalia to develop a National Action Plan to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

In Mogadishu, Special Representative Patten held constructive meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister, National Security Advisor, Speakers of Parliament

United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Pramila Patten, conducted a five-day visit to Somalia from 14 to 18 July 2019 at the invitation of the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The purpose of her visit was to take stock of ongoing…

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United Nations Officials condemn targeted and widespread sexual violence in South Sudan and call for the immediate cessation of the attacks against civilians

The United Nations has received reports of attackers demanding money, alcohol and cattle through threats of violence and intimidation, including sexual violence

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, and the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, strongly condemn the recent escalation of violence in former Unity state and urge all…

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UN Special Representative welcomes the arrest of Mr. Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité in relation to the events at the Conakry national stadium on 28 September 2009

Sought for his alleged role in the events, Lieutenant Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, “aide-de-camp” of former President Moussa Daddis Camara, an international arrest warrant had been issued against him and he has been a fugitive from justice since 2009

The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura, welcomes yesterday’s arrest in Dakar, Senegal, of Mr. Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, alias “Toumba Diakité”, in relation to the events at the Conakry national stadium on 28 September 2009, which left at least 156 persons…

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United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura, Concludes Official Visit to Côte d’Ivoire.

On 27 May, the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, concluded a three-day official visit to Côte d’Ivoire during which she met with senior Government and United Nations officials to discuss the progress being made to address sexual violence crimes…

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UN Special Representative welcomes conviction of former Chad President Hissène Habré for crimes against humanity including rape and sexual slavery.

The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura, welcomes today’s judgment against former Chad President Hissène Habré, who was convicted of crimes against humanity, including rape and sexual slavery. “I welcome the ruling of the Extraordinary African Chambers in Senegal that convicted…

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United Nations Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura, urges national authorities in South Sudan to implement commitments to address sexual violence crimes

The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, at the conclusion of a four day visit to Juba, has urged high-level authorities of the Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan to implement commitments made to address sexual violence crimes.…

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UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Visits Guinea, Urges Authorities to Accelerate Justice for Victims of 28 September 2009 Incidents

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura, has concluded her second visit to Guinea, urging the Government to accelerate the progress of justice for the victims of the 28 September 2009 crimes, including survivors of sexual violence.  “I commend the Government of Guinea…

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UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Concludes First Visit to Mali, Urges Commitment from Government

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, has concluded her first visit to Mali to discuss a Joint Communique that outlines critical actions that the United Nations and the Government of Mali must take together in the areas of security, justice and…

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UN Special Representative welcomes the landmark conviction of former Congolese rebel leader Jean-Pierre Bemba by the ICC for rape

The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, welcomes the conviction of former Congolese rebel leader, Jean-Pierre Bemba by the Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 21 March 2016 for rape as a war crime and crime against…

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United Nations Under-Secretary-General Zainab Hawa Bangura praises ‘heroine’ Rebecca Masika Katsuva

United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Hawa Bangura, is saddened to hear of the passing away on 2 February of Rebecca Masika Katsuva, a rape survivor and women’s rights activist who had dedicated her life to helping others in the Democratic Republic…