UNSC Resolution 1820

UNSC Resolution 1820, adopted in 2008, addresses the use of sexual violence in conflicts as a tactic of war. The United Nations Security Council emphasized that such violence constitutes a severe violation of human rights and can hinder peace processes. The resolution calls for the protection of women and children in conflict areas, urging all member states to take proactive measures to prevent sexual violence and hold perpetrators accountable. It reinforces the idea that peacekeeping efforts must include strategies to combat and address sexual violence during and after conflicts.