Guidance and regulation

Introduction to training materials for the International Protocol on documentation and investigation of sexual violence in conflict.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

The International Protocol on the Documentation and Investigation of Sexual Violence in Conflict, produced in collaboration with over 200 gender and sexual violence experts, was launched at the 2014 Global Summit to End Sexu…

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 2 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

This practical guide raises awareness among policy makers of the challenges and sensitivities of stigma from a survivor’s perspective.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 2 others
• Updated: 19 September 2017

A selection of the latest evidence on violence against women and girls (VAWG).

• From: Closed organisation: Department for International Development
• Updated: 12 November 2019

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.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

Guidelines for investigating conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence (CRSGBV) against men and boys

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 17 August 2016

Sets out the definition of sexual violence and gender-based violence, as well as addressing myths and stereotypes.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

Sets out the purpose of the Protocol and why it's important.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

A collection of documents from the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative.

• From: Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative
• Updated: 23 May 2022

Provides detailed information on both potential types of information and evidence, and the correct way to process and record such information.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

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

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

The British Embassy in Kinshasa is inviting proposals for projects aimed at preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2019 to 2020.

• From: Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative and 1 others
• Updated: 11 September 2019

Sets out issues to consider when collecting testimonies or statements from survivors or witnesses.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

Sets out key practical issues to consider when planning investigation or documentation.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

This page provides the schedule and thematic workshop programme for those attending the film festival on preventing sexual violence in conflict.

• From: Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative and 1 others
• Updated: 20 November 2018

Sets out issues to consider when devising ways to identify and approach survivors and witnesses.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

Sets out issues to consider when maintaining the security and confidentiality of evidence or information that has been collected.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016

Sets out ethical considerations for interviewing and dealing with survivors or witnesses of sexual violence.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 15 August 2016