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Conflict-related sexual violence: political declaration at the 2022 Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative conference

The UK government launched this Political Declaration on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence at the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative Conference.

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Fifty-four governments and UN endorsers have endorsed this declaration. It sends a strong message that conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) must end, and outlines the steps needed to achieve this. It is structured around the 4 main themes of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI) Conference (28 to 29 November 2022). These are:

  • strengthening the global response
  • preventing conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV)
  • promoting justice and accountability
  • and supporting survivors

Over 40 countries provided national commitments outlining the steps they will take to address conflict-related sexual violence. These commitments are compiled and annexed to the Declaration as a CRSV Compact.

Published 29 November 2022
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  1. Commitments from the United Arab Emirates added to the national commitments.

  2. Commitments from the Government of Kenya added to the national commitments.

  3. First published.