Archive · 19 Jun 2025
UN Marks International Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
The United Nations created a special day, June 19, to remember and help people who have experienced sexual violence during wars.
This day is about stopping these horrible acts and supporting those affected.
The theme for 2025 is about understanding how this violence affects families and communities across generations.
The UN wants to end sexual violence in war and to show solidarity with victims, while also defining these acts as war crimes.
The UN established June 19 as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
The day aims to raise awareness and support survivors of conflict-related sexual violence.
The theme for 2025 is "Breaking the Cycle, Healing the Scars: Addressing the Intergenerational Effects of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence".
Sexual violence in conflict is a war crime under international law.
The UN defines conflict-related sexual violence as rape, sexual slavery, and other forms of sexual violence.
- Who
- The United Nations.
- What
- International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
- When
- June 19, 2025.
- Where
- Worldwide.
- Why
- To eliminate sexual violence in conflict.
- Established by:
- United Nations
- Date:
- June 19
- Year Commemorated:
- 2025
- Theme:
- Breaking the Cycle, Healing the Scars: Addressing the Intergenerational Effects of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
- Focus:
- Eliminating Sexual Violence in Conflict
