Tag: Sexual violence

Harnessing Technology to Address Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

Conflict-related sexual violence is one of the most degrading forms of human rights violations. In areas of conflict, women, men, girls, and boys experience sexual violence at unprecedented rates. This grave violation affects survivors’ physical and mental health and makes them more vulnerable to further abuse. Thus, addressing sexual violence in areas of conflict is crucial for not only ending the predatory behavior but also restoring the survivors’ dignity and self-worth.

Harnessing technology to address conflict-related sexual violence is an ongoing process that will continue to evolve as the technology landscape evolves. Technology has played a vital role in providing education, support, and mitigation of sexual violence in conflict zones. From social media to big data and virtual reality, technology has created innovative ways to solve one of the most dramatic human rights challenges of our time. While there is still more work to be done, technology has opened up the door to new ways of thinking and acting against this issue.

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Blaming The Victim

RECENT debates linking how women dress to the issue of rape have only reinforced the need for a more scientific conversation around violence against women in our society.

Blaming the victim in cases of sexual violence may be a global phenomenon. But it is particularly endemic in patrilinear cultures where restrictive beliefs about women’s roles and rights in society dominate.

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Let’s talk about sexual violence…

Sexual violence is a serious issue. It affects everyone in society and has no boundaries. The effects can be devastating, often involving life-changing consequences such as unwanted pregnancies, mental and physical problems, sexually transmitted infections, and sleep and eating disorders. It’s important to know the facts about sexual violence so we can work together to prevent it.

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