United Nations Security Council Resolution 1820
Summary
UN Security Council Resolution 1820 reaffirmed Security Council Resolution 1325, while also explicitly condeming sexual violence against women and girls. The resolution also states that sexual violence can constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and components of genocide. The Security Council calls on armed groups to protect civilians from sexual violence.
Citation
United Nations Security Council. Resolution 1820. S/RES/1820, June 19, 2008. Accessed January 31, 2017.
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