A UN body created July 2010. UN Women merged and built on four previously distinct UN bodies: Division for the Advancement of Women, International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women, Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and the Advancement of Women, United Nations Development Fund for Women
Survivors of Sexual Violence Testify Before the African Union Peace and Security Council. News Report. March 28, 2011.
Websites
‘Stop Rape Now’ UN Action against Sexual Violence and Conflict. UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action) unites the work of 13 UN entities with the goal of ending sexual violence in conflict. It is a concerted effort by the UN system to improve coordination and accountability, amplify programming and advocacy, and support national efforts to prevent sexual violence and respond effectively to the needs of survivors. To visit the website click here
Reports
Sexual Violence and Armed Conflict: United Nations Response. United Nations Department for the Advancement of Women and Department of Economic and Social Affairs. April 1998.
Other Resources
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UNFPA
Evolving Views about Gender, Conflict, Crisis and Renewal: A Bibliography. To view the UNFPA bibliography click here
Websites
Addressing Sexual Violence in Humanitarian Settings. Assisting in Emergencies. The UNFPA webpage for addressing sexual violence in natural disaster and conflict situations. To view this webpage click here
From Conflict and Crisis to Renewal: Generations of Change. State of World Population 2010. Barbara Crossette.
Reports
Global Review of Challenges and Good Practices in Support of Women in Conflict and Post-Confict Situations. A report from the expert group meeting ‘Global Review of Challenges and Good Practices in Support of Displaced Women in Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations.’ 21-24 June, 2007. Hammamet, Tunisia
Sexual Violence against Women and Girls and its Aftermath: Realities, Responses, and Required Resources. Jeanne Ward and Mendy Marsh. A Briefing Paper Prepared for the ‘Symposium on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Beyond.’ 21-23 June, 2006. Brussels, Belgium.
Reassessing Institutional Support for Security Council Resolution 1325: Defining the Role of the UNFPA and Strengthening the Support for Women Affected by Conflict. UNFPA Consultative Meeting. 17-20 September, 2005. Bucharst, Romania.
WHO
Reports
Other Resources
Violence against Women and HIV/AIDS: Critical Intersections. The Global Coalition on Women and AIDS. Information Bulletin Series, Number 2. The UNAIDS Initiative is a joint UN programme on HIV/AIDS.
UNESCO
Reports
The Hidden Crisis: Armed Conflict and Education. EFA Global Monitoring Report. 2011.