PREVENTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT

Local organizations are first responders, they read situations accurately as they see the conflict dynamics changing over time.”

May

“Ending Gender-Based Violence as Prerequisite for a Feminist Foreign Policy”, Naraghi Anderlini spoke at the Women7 Dialogue, Germany.

Nov

“Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Women Peacebuilders and Women’s Rights Organizations as First Responders”, ICAN and GAPS-UK co-hosted panel discussion at the UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) Conference in London.

On the panel, WASL members, Robinah Rubimbwa from Uganda, Najlaa Sheikh from Syria, and Hnin Shwe Zin Hlaing from Myanmar joined peacebuilder Anna Tazita Samuel from South Sudan and Kat Fotovat, Senior Official, Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues, U.S. Department of State.

The peacebuilders, who are all front-line responders to a multitude of crises, including conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), shared their strategies, explored the resistance and risks they experience as they address CRSV, and advocated for increased recognition and resources. ICAN developed an associated guidance document on sustainable prevention of sexual violence in conflict, which we shared with governments and other stakeholders.

Interrelated Areas of Action for PSVI

Preventive Diplomacy and Inclusive, Gendered Peace Processes

GenderResponsive Ceasefire Agreements

PanelistsattheUK’sPSVIConference,ICAN/GAPS-UKhosteddiscussion,London;Nov2022

Humanitarian Actors’ Responsibility

“Shift the Shame and Fear” Campaign

Social and Economic Justice

Holistic Care for Survivors

Recognition, Protection and Resourcing of Women’s Organizations

Security Sector Reform

Emphasizing Rights, Protection and Human Security

NaraghiAnderliniatUNOCT“High-LevelInternationalConferenceonHumanRights,CivilSocietyandCounterterrorism”, Málaga,Spain;May2022