International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

Every year on June 19, the United Nations celebrates the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict to address the grievances and rights of victims of sexual violence during war. On June 19, 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (A / RES / 69/293) declared June 19 of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

The theme of this day is to raise awareness of the need to end sexual violence in conflict. This day has a special role to play in honoring the victims and survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, sexual violence around the world, and of standing up for the eradication of these crimes, and of paying tribute to those who have lost their lives.

What is "conflict-related sexual violence?"
The term "conflict (related sexual violence)" refers to rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion or sterilization, forced marriage, and all forms of sexual violence against women, men, women, or girls that are directly or indirectly linked to the conflict. The term also refers to the trafficking of persons committed during a conflict for sexual violence or exploitation.

Sexual Violence in Nepal's Armed Conflict
The decade-long armed conflict has resulted in serious human rights violations in the country. But 16 years after the peace process began, serious human rights abuses during the armed conflict transitional justice are still on the darker side. In particular, issues such as sexual offenses against women have not been addressed. To make immediate arrangements for the truth, justice, and fulfillment of conflict victims and affected women, including self-respect, and to create a mechanism and environment for transitional justice to experience self-justice, family justice, and social justice. Appeals are being made to the government today.

Suyog Dhakal