On 9 June 2022, European Council President Charles Michel co-hosted the second edition of “Women in Conflicts,” bringing together women leaders and survivors of conflicts. The event, co-hosted with UN Women, Nadia’s Initiative, and the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation, focused on survivors, justice and reparations, and women’s leadership in conflict.
Read MoreWe are jointly committed to ending sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in conflict, which continues to besiege women, children, and men from every corner of the globe. This grave violation of human rights imprints lasting trauma onto its victims, and not enough is done to prevent it when conflicts spark.
Read MoreAt the “Women in Conflicts” discussion hosted by the European Council and Mukwege Foundation, Nadia Murad called for a codified plan to prevent sexual violence in conflict before it occurs.
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