The Coronavirus pandemic is dramatically impacting all aspects of the work being carried out by the United Nations. The purpose of this paper is to outline a number of policy and operational implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevention of and response to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). This analysis by the Office of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict is based on ongoing consultations with field practitioners, including Women Protection Advisers in United Nations peace operations, UN country offices, and civil society partners. It also reflects a number of issues of concern that have been raised by UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict, the network of 15 United Nations entities chaired by the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Although empirical evidence related to the linkages between COVID-19 and the prevalence of CRSV and impact on multisectoral service provision is still scarce, in the short-term a broader body of related literature can provide an evidence-informed understanding of linkages between infectious disease epidemics and violence against women and children, including sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict settings. This analysis is intended to inform policy and programme responses to mitigate the risk of increased sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict settings as part of pandemic preparedness, as well as during and in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Although human trafficking has gathered momentum and several international organizations have developed approaches to address it, the phenomenon remains a serious crime, with grave human rights concerns, that is largely overlooked in crisis situations. In addition, human trafficking is typically not considered a direct consequence of crisis. This misplaced assumption, coupled with the fact that counter-trafficking efforts are not necessarily understood as an immediate life-saver in crisis, often hampers the humanitarian response to human trafficking cases, particularly in terms of identification of and assistance to victims. In reality, as the newly published IOM report Addressing Human Trafficking and Exploitation in Times of Crisis reveals these efforts are a matter of life and livelihood for victims of trafficking and should therefore be considered with as much priority as for any other crisis-affected population and be addressed at the outset of a crisis. The report recommends that human trafficking in times of crisis be urgently included in the humanitarian community, with support from both emergency and development donor communities.

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The study aims to illustrate what are the patterns of human trafficking in the context of the armed conflict in Ukraine

The study aims to illustrate what are the patterns of human trafficking in the context of the armed conflict in Ukraine

Pursuant to General Assembly resolution 71/167, the present report contains information on successful interventions and strategies, as well as gaps, in addressing the gender dimensions of the problem of trafficking in persons and recommendations on the strengthening of human rights-based and gender- and age-sensitive approaches within comprehensive and balanced efforts to address trafficking in persons.

UN Resolution approved by the General Assembly regarding the human trafficking of girls and women

Pursuant to General Assembly resolution 71/167, the present report contains information on successful interventions and strategies, as well as gaps, in addressing the gender dimensions of the problem of trafficking in persons and recommendations on the strengthening of human rights-based and gender- and age-sensitive approaches within comprehensive and balanced efforts to address trafficking in persons.

En la resolucion 63/156, la Asamblea General resaltó la necesidad de proteger y ayudar a todas las víctimas de la trata, respetando plenamente sus derechos humanos, y enunció medidas concretas, dirigidas a los Estados y otras partes interesadas, para prevenir y eliminar la trata de personas, en particular de mujeres y niños. La Asamblea pidió al Secretario General que le presentará en su sexagésimo quinto periodo de sesiones, un informe sobre la cuestión. El presente informe se ha elaborado en respuesta a esa solicitud y se divide en cuatro partes: la primera parte es la introducción; la segunda parte contiene las medidas adoptadas por los Estados miembros y; la tercera parte enuncia las actividades emprendidas por el sistema de las Naciones Unidas para combatir y eliminar la trata de mujeres y ninas. En la cuarta parte figuran las conclusiones y recomendaciones para la adopcion de medidas futuras.

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