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A collection of documents from the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative.
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…
This practical guide raises awareness among policy makers of the challenges and sensitivities of stigma from a survivor’s perspective.
Introduction to training materials for the International Protocol on documentation and investigation of sexual violence in conflict.
Guidelines for investigating conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence (CRSGBV) against men and boys
Sets out the purpose of the Protocol and why it's important.
A selection of the latest evidence on violence against women and girls (VAWG).
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.
Sets out the definition of sexual violence and gender-based violence, as well as addressing myths and stereotypes.
Provides detailed information on both potential types of information and evidence, and the correct way to process and record such information.
Sets out the guiding principle for any documentation or investigation, which is ‘do no harm’ to survivors.
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.
Sets out issues to consider when collecting testimonies or statements from survivors or witnesses.
Sets out key practical issues to consider when planning investigation or documentation.
This page provides the schedule and thematic workshop programme for those attending the film festival on preventing sexual violence in conflict.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Sets out issues to consider when devising ways to identify and approach survivors and witnesses.
Sets out issues to consider when maintaining the security and confidentiality of evidence or information that has been collected.
Sets out ethical considerations for interviewing and dealing with survivors or witnesses of sexual violence.
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