Say NO to Sexual Violence in Conflict

In August, the United Nations Security Council will debate an action plan on how to curb this war crime, punish perpetrators and document the atrocities.  It will build on Security Council Resolution 1820, unanimously adopted on June 18, 2008, to recognize conflict-related sexual violence as a tactic of war and as a urgent matter of international peace and security.

By sending your picture, you support the following call:

• Sexual violence in conflict must and can stop.
• Survivors must be able to seek justice.  Perpetrators must be prosecuted. Judicial proceedings must be respectful and safe for vicitms and witnesses.
• Survivors of war-time rape must recieve reparations, either individually, or on a community basis, according to their wishes.
• Countries that contribute military, police or civilian peacekeepers to UN missions must ensure they are trained to prevent sexual violence, protect women and girls, and provide leadership opportunities to women.
• Donors must provide resources to address the needs of sexual violence survivors in emergencies and conflicts.

Sexual violence attacks not only the health and well-being of women and girls, but the peace process as well.  Show that you Say NO to sexual violence in conflict.  Upload your crossed-arm photo for display on the Stop Rape Now website.  Show you care. Show your support.