Post by Amnesty International

From Syria to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Ethiopia, and Myanmar, conflict-related sexual violence occurs across the world with devastating regularity. It is perpetrated by government forces and armed groups to terrify and control communities, punish perceived opponents and force displacement. It is also a massively underreported crime. Lauren Aarons, Amnesty International’s Senior Adviser on Gender, Conflict and International Justice, answers key questions to understand the extent of this crime, what should be done to tackle it and support survivors. Read more: https://amn.st/6046BDR6vu