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The Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) aims to raise awareness of the extent of sexual violence against women, men, girls and boys in situations of armed conflict and rally global action to end it. PSVI is part of...
Cowards who kill their partners with sexual violence will face longer behind bars as the government continues to clamp down on domestic abuse against women.
Lord Ahmad gave a statement on reports of sexual violence by Hamas, calling for them to be fully investigated to ensure justice for survivors and victims.
This information is provided to help British victims of rape and sexual assault overseas make informed decisions.
This information is provided to help British nationals make decisions about getting medical advice and reporting a rape or sexual assault in Russia.
Sets out the definition of sexual violence and gender-based violence, as well as addressing myths and stereotypes.
Survivors can be ostracized from their communities, shunned by their families, denied justice and cut off from support networks. This can prevent community reconciliation and wider post-conflict stabilisation which is why the focus of the PSVI over the coming years...
Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to access medical treatment and legal advice in the UK.
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape or sexual assault in Samoa.
Information for British nationals who have been affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to contact the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, and how to access medical attention and legal advice when returning to the UK.
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in USA
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.
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Solomon Islands.
Information for British nationals who are victims of rape and sexual assault in Tonga.
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