Training materials: International Protocol on the documentation and investigation of sexual violence in conflict
Training material and guidance on how to use and implement the International Protocol on the documentation and investigation of sexual violence in conflict.
How to use and implement the International Protocol on the documentation and investigation of sexual violence in conflict.
This material has been produced by the Institute for International Criminal Investigations (IICI).
Introduction
Contains general notes for users, disclaimer, acknowledgement and information on the authors.
Using the Protocol
Sets out the purpose of the Protocol and why it is important.
Understanding sexual violence
Sets out definition of sexual violence and gender-based violence, as well as addressing myths and stereotypes.
Sexual violence as an international crime
Provides basic principles and concepts of international criminal law, and the 3 main categories of evidence needed to hold someone accountable for an international crime: specific, contextual and linkage evidence.
Preliminary considerations
Sets out the guiding principle for any documentation and/or investigation, which is ‘do no harm’ to survivors.
Key planning topics
Sets out key practical issues to consider when planning investigation or documentation.
Identifying survivors and other witnesses
Sets out issues to consider when divising ways to identify and approaching survivors and witnesses.
Testimony
Sets out issues to consider when collecting testimonies or statements from survivors and witnesses.
Interviewing
Sets out ethical considerations for interviewing and dealing with survivors or witnesses of sexual violence.
Additional sources of information
Provides detailed information on both potential types of information and evidence, and the correct way to process and record such information.
Storing information
Sets out issues to consider when maintaining the security and confidentiality of evidence or information that has been collected.