conflict-related sexual violence
Coverage of conflict-related sexual violence in the Nexus archive.
- At least 1 million women have lost access to aid after funding cuts, UN says
At least 1 million women have lost access to humanitarian aid due to funding cuts over the past 18 months, according to UN Women. The agency reports 84% of women's organizations surveyed saw increased needs since January 2025, with 90% unable to meet current demands and one in five facing potential closure.
- Sudan: New UN Human Rights Report - 'Brutal Use of Sexual Violence in Sudan'
A new UN Human Rights report reveals the widespread use of conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan since April 2023, highlighting its role as a tactic to terrorize civilians and its impact on victims and communities.
- Sudan: Report Details Widespread Use of Sexual Violence in Sudan War
A UN human rights report highlights widespread conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan since the war began in April 2023, emphasizing its severe and lasting impacts on victims, families, and communities.
- Nigeria: Sexual Violence in Conflict Threatens Nigeria's Peace, Devt, Says Sulaiman-Ibrahim
Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, warned that conflict-related sexual violence poses a major threat to the country's peace, security, and sustainable development. She highlighted that women and children are increasingly targeted by insecurity across Nigeria.
- Melnyk Urges UN to Bar Russia From Peacekeeping Missions
Ukraine’s Andrii Melnyk urged the UN to suspend Russian personnel from peacekeeping missions due to a UN report citing 310 cases of conflict-related sexual violence by Russian forces. He emphasized that Moscow’s role in UN mechanisms on children in armed conflict and sexual violence should not be symbolic.
- Israel, Russia among new additions on UN sexual violence ‘blacklist’
Israel and Russia have been added to the UN's sexual violence blacklist. A new report indicates nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded globally last year.
- UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence
The UN has reportedly added Israel to a blacklist for conflict-related sexual violence. The Israeli ambassador to the UN stated Tel Aviv will cut ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres over an upcoming report.
- Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report
An NGO report reveals at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers in the West Bank, contributing to the displacement of Palestinians. The findings highlight the role of sexual violence as a tool to drive Palestinians from their homes.