A CAMPAIGN CALL
FROM
THE INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO STOP RAPE AND
GENDER VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT
Because
we envision a world without war, rape and gender violence where women and men
are equal;
Because
rape and gender violence destroy individuals and families, entire
communities and the fabric of society;
Because
rape and gender violence have increasingly become a deliberate tactic of
terror in war and other conflict situations.
Because
in recent years alone, massive numbers of women – and sometimes men and boys -
have suffered not only the physical trauma of rape and gender violence
in war and other conflict situations, but also the shame and stigma that often
leaves survivors suffering in silence;
Because
perpetrators of rape and gender violence go unpunished and impunity is
the order of the day;
Because
national, regional and international commitments to end rape and gender
violence in war and other conflict situations are either seriously
inadequate or are not being enforced; and
Because women and girls, men and boys across the world demand and expect justice.
We
call for:
* Powerful and urgent leadership on the local,
national, regional and international levels to prevent and
stop rape and gender violence in war and conflict situations;
* A dramatic increase in resources for prevention
and protection and for psychosocial and physical healing for
survivors, their families and communities including concerted efforts to end
stigma of survivors;
* Justice for victims, including prosecution of perpetrators at national, regional and international levels, and comprehensive reparation for survivors.
We invite organizations and individuals to actively
join the International Campaign to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in
Conflict. We invite those who are unable to actively participate to
endorse the Campaign and its Call.
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Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict:
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Please return to:
International Campaign to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict
c/o Nobel Women's Initiative
stoprapeinconflict@nobelwomensinitiative.org
430-1 Nicholas St
Ottawa, ON K1N7B7
Canada
Tel: +1 613 569-8400
Fax: +1 613 691-1419