Video: Why does UN-Resolution 1820 not protect women and girls in war and conflict areas?
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Armed conflicts and wars have devastating consequences for the people who are directly affected.
Girls and women are particularly affected: because they are fundamental roots of society, they are targeted as victims of rape and other forms of sexualised violence.
Sexualised violence is used as a strategy of war to attack and destroy families and whole societies. This type of violence leaves physical and emotional trauma, which the affected people often have to cope with on their own.
They are stigmatised or excluded by their communities. Sexualised violence is a serious violation of human rights and perpetrators must be punished accordingly.
That is why, the United Nations Security Council, in June 2008, adopted Resolution 1820. It explicitly states that this form of violence can be considered a war crime.
With this resolution, the UN Security Council calls for the protection of girls and women, the prevention of sexualised violence…
... and an appropriate enforcement of the law. However, the enforcement of the resolution is unfortunately not guaranteed. Many member states lack the political will to implement the resolution and the Security Council has no appropriate sanctions. medica mondiale is a feminist women's rights and aid organisation…
... which, since 1993, has been fighting continuously to overcome these deficiencies. We show solidarity, work actively on behalf of women and demand political reforms. We are currently working in 14 countries in support of survivors of sexualised violence.
We provide training and raise awareness of the causes and consequences of these crimes. Target groups include professionals in the fields of health, justice and police.
We provide survivors with access to trauma sensitive support…
... and create livelihood opportunities through education and income generating activities. Our goal is to empower girls and women. They should be able to lead independent lives and actively participate in their societies. We promote local women's organisations…
... and support the struggle for law enforcement. Our vision is a world free of violence, where girls and women can live in dignity and justice.
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