Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The United Nations Security Council is holding an open debate addressing sexual violence in conflict zones. The session aims to reinforce international legal commitments to survivors of such crimes.
Amid ongoing conflicts, reports indicate that warring factions have used rape as a weapon, actions classified as war crimes under international law. The debate seeks to highlight these issues and honor survivor stories from affected regions.
One story shared is that of a teenage survivor receiving postnatal care with her baby at a hospital in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Security Council’s discussions are ongoing, with live updates provided by the UN News team.