Archive · 20 Aug 2025
India Condemns Pakistan at UN Over Sexual Violence
India spoke at the UN about how Pakistan has hurt women through sexual violence.
They talked about things that happened in 1971 and said it's still happening today.
India wants the people doing these things to be punished.
They are also working to help women who were hurt and want to share their knowledge with other countries to help protect women.
India condemned Pakistan at a UN debate over sexual violence against women.
Eldos Mathew Punnoose, India's representative, delivered the statement at the open debate.
Punnoose referenced instances of sexual violence in East Pakistan in 1971, now Bangladesh.
India stated this pattern continues without punishment.
Punnoose responded to Pakistan's allegations of sexual violence in Kashmir.
- Who
- Eldos Mathew Punnoose, India's representative; Pakistan.
- What
- India addressed the UN Security Council, condemning Pakistan's sexual violence.
- When
- During an open debate.
- Where
- At the United Nations Security Council.
- Why
- To address conflict-related sexual violence and highlight India's efforts in combating such violence.
India's Stance
Pakistan's Likely Stance
Allegations of Violence
India's Stance
Pakistan's army committed sexual violence against women.
Pakistan's Likely Stance
Pakistan's stance is not fully presented but counters the allegations.
- Organization
- United Nations
- Event
- UNSC Open Debate
- Location
- New York
- Key Figure
- Eldos Mathew Punnoose
- Country Mentioned
- Pakistan, India
- Year Referenced
- 1971
- Allegation
- Sexual Violence
Sources
At UN, India Reminds World of Pakistan Army’s 1971 Atrocities Against Women, Warns Pattern Continues Today
"A Shameful Record Since 1971": India Slams Pakistan At UN Over Sexual Violence
At UN, India Blasts Pakistan Over Sexual Violence In Conflict: 'Shameful Record Since 1971'
India Hits Pakistan At UNSC, Exposes Atrocities & Hypocrisy, Seeks Accountability & Justice
'Heinous crimes with utter impunity': India flags Pakistan's sexual violence in 1971 at UNSC
'Judiciary validates vile acts...': India slams Pakistan at UN for sexual violence against women, calls out Pak Army's 'impunity'
India Slams Pakistan on Gross Sexual Violence Against Women
India slams Pakistan at UN over 1971 atrocities, calls out ‘deplorable pattern’ of sexual violence - Telegraph India
‘Deplorable pattern continues’: India hits back at Pakistan over atrocities against Women
