International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict/World Refugee Day

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.

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is an occasion to build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.

One in every 113 people in the world is a refugee and has to leave home, so all of us need to pay attention to this issue. Let the idea of ​​world brotherhood and Vudaiva Kutumbakam come to every country of the world and reduce the number of wars and natural disasters so that the refugee problem will be solved by itself.

World Refugee Day 2023
Wherever. Whenever.
 Everyone has the right to seek safety.

Whoever they are, people forced to flee should be treated with dignity. Anyone can seek protection, regardless of who they are or what they believe. It is non-negotiable: seeking safety is a human right.

Wherever they come from, people forced to flee should be welcomed. Refugees come from all over the globe. To get out of harm’s way, they might take a plane, a boat, or travel on foot. What remains universal is the right to seek safety.

Whenever people are forced to flee, they have a right to be protected. Whatever the threat – war, violence, persecution – everyone deserves protection. Everyone has a right to be safe.

What does seeking safety mean?
1. Right to seek asylum

2. Safe access

3. No pushbacks

4. No discrimination

5. Humane treatment

What happens today?
Each year, World Refugee Day is marked by a variety of events in many countries around the globe in support of refugees. These activities are led by or involve refugees themselves, government officials, host communities, companies, celebrities, school children, and the general public.

Suyog Dhakal