UN Team of Experts on Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
3-2024
Conference / Event Title
UN Team of Experts on Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict
Conference / Event Location
The Hague
Abstract
The United Nations Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict (the “Team”) was created by Security Council resolution 1888 (2009) to assist national authorities in strengthening the rule of law, with the aim of ensuring criminal accountability for perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence. This resolution recognizes that conflict-related sexual violence is a threat to international peace and security, and that Member States affected by conflict need assistance to address impunity in order to prevent and deter future violations.
The Team is the only dedicated Security Council mandated mechanism to provide this type of support on a global basis.
The Team is based at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and with the consent and cooperation of host governments deploys regularly to some of the world’s most challenging contexts. The Team has a unique “co-lead” structure that includes members from several United Nations entities to enable the United Nations to deliver as one in assisting Member States to address conflict-related sexual violence.
Recommended Citation
SaCouto, Susana L., "UN Team of Experts on Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict" (2024). Presentations. 997.
https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/pub_disc_presentations/997