The Role of Women’s Organizations in Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Conflict-Affected Contexts
Categories: Human Rights, The Field of Women, Peace and Security
Sub-Categories: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
Region: No Region
Year: 2023
Citation: International Peace Institute. "The Role of Women’s Organizations in Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Conflict-Affected Contexts." IPI October 25, 2023. https://www.ipinst.org/2023/10/womens-organizations-in-combatting-gender-based-violence-in-conflict-affected-contexts#7
Sub-Categories: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
Region: No Region
Year: 2023
Citation: International Peace Institute. "The Role of Women’s Organizations in Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Conflict-Affected Contexts." IPI October 25, 2023. https://www.ipinst.org/2023/10/womens-organizations-in-combatting-gender-based-violence-in-conflict-affected-contexts#7
Executive Summary
In collaboration with the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation and the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the UN, IPI convened a hybrid policy forum on the margins of the UN Security Council’s Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) on October 25th. The event, entitled “The Role of Women’s Organizations in Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Conflict-Affected Contexts,” provided a platform for advocates, activists, and researchers to come together and discuss the role of women’s organizations in addressing conflict-related gender-based violence (GBV).
The world is currently grappling with the highest number of conflicts since WWII, marked by pervasive conflict-related GBV and rampant impunity for perpetrators. Panelists underscored the vital role of women’s organizations in combatting GBV in conflict settings. However, they also highlighted the dire need for increased funding and substantive support to allow these organizations to conduct advocacy and programming to end conflict-related GBV