International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Open debate under the agenda item "Women and peace and security". Letter dated 1 July 2026 from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2026/545. Related Sites and Documents: Concept note (S/2026/545) Watch (Continued) Honouring the promise of international law to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence - Security Council, 10190th meeting! Security Council

Open debate under the agenda item "Women and peace and security". Letter dated 1 July 2026 from the Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2026/545) Judith Suminwa Tuluka, is expected to chair the meeting. Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten and one or more civil society representatives are expected to brief. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept note (S/2026/545) Watch Honouring the promise of international law to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence - Security Council, 10190th meeting! Security Council

On Tuesday, 7 July 2026 – 15:00-16:30 (EDT) Conference Room 11 at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, the High level side event entitled '' Combatting trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation by armed and terrorist groups - Closing information gaps and strengthening cooperation to promote accountability for survivors ." will be held. In 2016, the Security Council adopted its first resolution specifically addressing trafficking in persons – critically underscoring its linkages with conflict-related sexual violence, as well as terrorism and other transnational organized criminal activities. Resolution 2331 (2016) followed successive reports of the Secretary-General on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV), which had highlighted clear trends and patterns of sexual violence and exploitation occurring alongside abduction and trafficking in persons in conflict areas, perpetrated by organized criminal networks and armed groups. Among the most egregious epis...

   In line with General Assembly Resolution 69/293 of 2015, an event will be held to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note  &  International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict . IWatch the commemoration of the international Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2026 03:23:57 High-level Events

Press conference by Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Pramila Patten (Special Representative) on Sexual Violence in Conflict - Press Conference 01:06:52 Press Conferences

The event will aim to create a meaningful space of dialogue among experts, scholars, diplomats, and international institutions in order to advance the protection, rehabilitation, and empowerment of girls affected by armed conflict. In conflict and post-conflict contexts, girls can experience the full range of human rights violations and abuses, including conflict-related sexual violence. Watch the empowerment & Rehabilitation of Girls in Armed Conflicts! Meetings & Events