Seminar: Slutningen på seksuel vold i konflikter

TID: Tirsdag den 10. juni kl. 12-14

STED: UN Byen, Marmorvej 51, 2100 København Ø. 

TILMELDING: The event is by invitation only. Please confirm your participation by Friday 6 June 12 p.m. to [email protected] 

TID: Tirsdag den 10. juni kl. 12-14

STED: UN Byen, Marmorvej 51, 2100 København Ø. 

TILMELDING: The event is by invitation only. Please confirm your participation by Friday 6 June 12 p.m. to [email protected] 

The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict takes place in London from 10-13 June 2014, co-hosted by the British Foreign Secretary and Angelina Jolie, the Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. 

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark has been an active participant as one of thirteen international Champions for the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI). 

This event is your opportunity to hear views on the prospects for the Global Summit and provide your input directly to London on the first day of the Summit. 

Background 

Sexual violence continues to be used as a weapon of war in many countries today. Often, sexual violence is perceived as an inevitable consequence of the breakdown of law and order, rather than as a strategic weapon.

It is seen as a ‘lesser crime’, creating a culture of impunity. Injustices often go unpunished and the stigma rests with the victims.

They and their surrounding communities suffer the long-term consequences, putting at risk their physical and psycho-social well-being and their full participation in society. 

Member States of the United Nations and the UN development organisations are committed to address this issue at all levels. In late 2013, the UN General Assembly adopted a Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

Building on this, the Global Summit in London is the largest gathering ever brought together on the subject, with a view to creating irreversible momentum against sexual violence in conflict and practical action that impacts those on the ground. 

Programme:

12:00 Arrival (sandwiches and coffee) 

12:20 Welcome remarks by UN Representative 

12:25 How can Denmark help to put an End to Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War? by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark Martin Lidegaard 

12:40 Presentation of the Global Summit in London and the British led PSVI by H.E. British Ambassador to Denmark Vivien Life 

12:55 Overview of UN development agencies’ practical efforts to redress sexual violence in conflicts by Wilma Doedens, UNFPA Technical Adviser 

13:10 Roundtable discussion with UN moderator 

13:55 Closing remarks

 For more information: Merete Jensen, UNFPA, [email protected], Phone +45 4533 7299