Guidance

International Protocol on the documentation and investigation of sexual violence in conflict: training materials - preliminary considerations

Sets out the guiding principle for any documentation or investigation, which is ‘do no harm’ to survivors.

Documents

Preliminary considerations

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Includes:

  • recognising the fundamental importance of the ‘do no harm’ principle
  • identifying key research topics for the planning and preparation phase
  • understanding how to conduct a responsible and thorough risk assessment

Part of training material and guidance on 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).

Published 15 August 2016