Essays about: "War Rape"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words War Rape.

  1. 1. “Invisible children” : A qualitative study on the work of organisations to promote support for future children born of war

    University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för mänskliga rättigheter och demokrati

    Author : Sofia Sandahl; [2023]
    Keywords : Stigmatisation; discrimination; neglect; abuse; children; children born of war; war children; ostracism; organisations; CRC;

    Abstract : Sexual violence perpetrated against women during armed conflicts represents a severe violation of their fundamental human rights. This heinous act not only inflicts significant harm on the women themselves but also results in the birth of children conceived due to wartime rape. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gendering Conflict-related Sexual Violence : Scrutinizing Intersectionality as a Part of Communication of Conflict-related Sexual Violence on Instagram Accounts End Rape in War, UN Action, Global Survivors Fund and Mukwege Foundation

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Kaisa Kopsa; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender; Intersectionality; CRSV; Communications; Conflict-related Sexual Violence;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to gain an understanding of if and how specific UN actors and non-governmental organizations (NGO) embody intersectionality in their communication on conflict-related sexual violence. By utilizing four different Instagram accounts, UN-owned End Rape in War and UN Action, and two NGO accounts Global Survivors Fund and Mukwege Foundation as case studies and applying critical content analysis on them, the study seeks to scrutinize if and how its data embodies elements of intersectional feminism. READ MORE

  4. 3. GBV and CRSV In the War Against Ukraine : “The battle is both armed and on women’s bodies, as it always is” (Interview, Förberg, 2023)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna Centerskog; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender-based violence; GBV; CRSV; Ukraine; war; armed conflict; sexual violence; violence stigma and norms;

    Abstract : In 2022 Russia illegally invaded Ukraine starting a full-scale war against the country. The war has had severe humanitarian concerns for the civilian population, one of the consequences being increased levels of GBV and CRSV. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gender-Based Violence in Conflict and Post-conflict Societies : A Case Study of South Sudan

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Lathan Yusuf; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender-Based Violence; Human Rights; Conflict; South Sudan;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on GBV against women and girls in conflict and post-conflict societies with a particular emphasis on South Sudan. It notes that women and girls are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence, and other consequences of war, including displacement and loss of livelihood. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mind the Gap: Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and the Obligations of Armed Non-State Actors Under International Law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Julia Dalman; [2021]
    Keywords : Conflict-Related Sexual Violence; Armed Non-State Actors; International Humanitarian Law; International Human Rights Law; International Criminal Law; Gender; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : War has changed. Since the Second World War, State monopoly on resort to violence has been significantly subverted. Instead, contemporary armed conflict witnesses the pervasiveness of armed non-State actors and the threat they pose to peace, security and human rights. READ MORE