Impunity in sexual violence against girl children during armed conflict

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: The Context of Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict
• Chapter 2: Legal Protection Afforded in Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict
• Chapter 3: Reasons Leading to Impunity for SGBV Crimes
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to analyze the prevalence of sexual violence against girl children during armed conflict and the reasons behind the widespread impunity enjoyed by perpetrators. It explores the legal framework surrounding such crimes and investigates the factors contributing to their persistent occurrence despite international legal protections.

• The context and patterns of sexual violence in armed conflict
• The legal framework for protecting girl children from sexual violence during armed conflict
• The reasons for impunity in cases of sexual violence against girl children in armed conflict
• The disproportionate impact of sexual violence on girl children
• The need for improved law enforcement and accountability to address impunity

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This section introduces the topic of sexual violence against girl children during armed conflict, highlighting its prevalence and the lack of reliable information about its true extent. It emphasizes the devastating consequences of these crimes on survivors, families, and communities, and underscores the particular vulnerability of girl children.
• Chapter 1: The Context of Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict: This chapter explores the context and patterns of sexual violence in armed conflict. It discusses the various actors involved in perpetrating these crimes and the factors contributing to their occurrence, such as a breakdown of law and order, a culture of impunity, and the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.
• Chapter 2: Legal Protection Afforded in Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict: This chapter examines the legal framework designed to protect girl children from sexual violence in armed conflict. It explores the relevant international laws and conventions, including the Geneva Conventions, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It also discusses the limitations and challenges in implementing these legal frameworks.
• Chapter 3: Reasons Leading to Impunity for SGBV Crimes: This chapter delves into the reasons behind the widespread impunity enjoyed by perpetrators of sexual violence against girl children in armed conflict. It analyzes factors such as weak law enforcement, political pressure, corruption, and the lack of victim support services. It also explores the role of societal attitudes and cultural norms in perpetuating impunity.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Sexual violence, girl children, armed conflict, impunity, legal protection, international law, Geneva Conventions, Rome Statute, Convention on the Rights of the Child, gender-based violence, law enforcement, accountability, transitional justice, victim support.