 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2011) |
| UN Security Council Resolution 1820 | ||
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| Date | 19 June 2008 | |
| Meeting no. | 5,916 | |
| Code | S/RES/1820 (Document) | |
| Subject | Women and peace and security | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1820 was unanimously adopted on 19 June 2008. It condemns the use of sexual violence as a tool of war, and declares that “rape and other forms of sexual violence can constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity or a constitutive act with respect to genocide”. The adoption of the resolution marked the first time that the UN explicitly linked sexual violence as a tactic of war with women, peace, and security issues. Security Council Resolution 1820 reinforces United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 and highlights that sexual violence in conflict constitutes a war crime and demands parties to armed conflict to immediately take appropriate measures to protect civilians from sexual violence, including training troops and enforcing disciplinary measures. In November 2010, the UN Secretary General presented a report on the implementation of UNSCR 1820.[1]