The use of sexual violence by the Russian military as a strategy and weapon of war and terror is a devastating consequence of Russia's aggression. On June 6, USIP held a conversation with U.N. Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten following her recent visit to Ukraine. During the visit, SRSG Patten signed a Framework of Cooperation between the government of Ukraine and the United Nations to support conflict-related sexual violence prevention and response efforts.
Lise Grande, opening remarks
President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
The Honorable Pramila Patten
U.N. Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Donald Jensen, moderator
Director, Europe and Russia, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/ukraine-conflict-and-crisis-sexual-violence
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