UN Security Council Resolution 1820
During its June 2008 Security Council Presidency, the United States focused on follow-up to SC Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security, with an emphasis on sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. On June 19, Secretary Rice chaired an open Security Council thematic discussion on that topic. The debate was a resounding success, culminating in unanimous adoption by the Security Council of UNSCR 1820 which confronts sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations. Key provisions of the resolution recognize a direct relationship between the widespread and/or systematic use of sexual violence as an instrument of conflict and the maintenance of international peace and security; commit the Security Council to considering appropriate steps to end such atrocities and to punish their perpetrators; and request a report from the Secretary General on situations in which sexual violence is being widely or systematically employed against civilians and on strategies for ending the practice.
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Text of UN Security Council Resolution 1820
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