Rape and Other Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls in Armed Conflict: A Legal Look at the Issues

Authors

Eileen Servidio

Abstract

Although historical statistics on the number of victims of rape and other sexual violence during armed conflict can neither be gathered nor relied upon, one may feel safe in saying the number of these types of crimes did not diminish in the 20^th century. Nor has the 21^st century begun in a manner that gives much hope for a rapid reduction. Sexual violence in armed conflicts has even been said to increase, in spite of the different international conventions signed to eliminate it and in spite of the creation of international courts that have handed down decisions, equating these acts with the worst of international crimes.

Recommended Citation

Eileen Servidio (2016) "Rape and Other Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls in Armed Conflict: A Legal Look at the Issues," The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/agsjournal/vol2/iss1/11