19/06/2026
In conflict settings, women and girls face greater risks of sexual violence.
But this violence doesn’t begin with conflict. It is driven by inequality, discrimination, power imbalances and impunity, with crises only exposing and intensifying these harms.
On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we must go beyond response and address the root causes. That means advancing , strengthening survivor-centred justice systems, protecting rights and ensuring accountability.