Long after weapons are silent, sexual violence linked to conflicts leaves lasting scars

Jun 20, 2025 - 08:01
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Long after weapons are silent, sexual violence linked to conflicts leaves lasting scars
In 2024 alone, the UN checked approximately 4,500 cases of sexual violence related to conflicts (CRSV), although the real number is probably much higher. Women and overwhelming girls were women and girls. Under international law, the CRSV is recognized as a war crime, a crime against humanity and an act which can constitute a genocide. […]