Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is commemorated every June 19th with the aim of denouncing and eradicating sexual abuse used as a tactic of war, repression, or terrorism.
The date commemorates the adoption of a UN Security Council resolution that recognized sexual violence as a threat to international peace and security. It also seeks to honor victims and survivors, as well as those who work to prevent these crimes and support the people affected.
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The United Nations highlights that women, girls, men, and boys can be victims of these acts, which leave deep physical, psychological, and social scars. The day promotes justice, reparation, and the protection of human rights in contexts of armed conflict.
