Statement of solidarity with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence
Published 27 October 2023
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As members of the International Alliance on PSVI we express our unwavering solidarity with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
We are inspired by the immense courage survivors demonstrate in rebuilding their lives, and the leadership that so many have demonstrated within their communities and on the international stage – despite the stigma and other barriers that survivors often face. We recognise that behind every statistic of conflict-related sexual violence is an individual story, and that every story is one too many.
As members of the International Alliance on PSVI, we are committed to taking a survivor-centred approach, putting survivors at the heart of our efforts and recognising that every survivor is an individual with their own needs, expectations and ambitions.
We will work with survivors to prevent conflict-related sexual violence, to promote justice and accountability for these crimes, and to provide urgently needed support and redress to help survivors rebuild their lives.
We will strive to promote survivor engagement in decisions that affect them – it is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing to do since survivor perspectives will make our policies and programmes more effective. We will also promote survivor leadership, where survivors are empowered to set the agenda and advocate for their priorities. This will include continuing to embed survivor engagement and leadership in the work of this Alliance.
We will remember the particular challenges faced by children born of conflict-related sexual violence, and will support, empower and champion this group alongside survivors to deliver a brighter future for all those affected.
Conflict-related sexual violence must stop. The International Alliance on PSVI will continue working towards a world where every survivor gets the support they need and the justice they deserve.