United Nations Security Council Resolution 1888
Categories: The Field of Women, Peace and Security
Sub-Categories: International Agreements, International Law, Peace Accords, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health, UN Resolutions
Region: No Region
Year: 2009
Citation: United Nations Security Council. Resolution 1888. S/RES/1888, September 30, 2009.
Sub-Categories: International Agreements, International Law, Peace Accords, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health, UN Resolutions
Region: No Region
Year: 2009
Citation: United Nations Security Council. Resolution 1888. S/RES/1888, September 30, 2009.
Executive Summary
UN Security Council Resolution 1888 ordered peacekeeping missions to protect women and children from sexual violence during warfare. The resolution also requests that the Secretary General appoints a special representative to work with governments, armed groups, and civil society organizations to address sexual violence. The resolution calls upon the Secretary General to deploy a team of experts to fields where sexual violence is especially prevalent in order to make recommendations to governments and identify problems with current policies.