Ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Crises

Source: United Nations (UN). Published: 5/2019. The key objectives of this conference, held on May 23-24, 2019, in Oslo, Norway, included mobilizing stronger political commitment to prevent incidents of, and protect people at risk of, sexual and gender-based violence and conflict-related sexual violence, and to ensure that the response is life-saving, timely, and promotes the needs, rights, and dignity of survivors and those at risk. This page provides links to conference materials and information. The conference was hosted by Norway, Iraq, Somalia, United Arab Emirates, United Nations, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, United Nations Population Fund, International Committee of the Red Cross, and other partners. (Text)
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