2019

Remarks by Special Representative Patten at the High Level Consultation of ICGLR Ministers of Gender and Justice on the Implementation of the Kampala Declaration, 27 November 2019, Brazzaville

Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be a co-sponsor of this high-level consultation aiming at identifying key actions for the implementation of the Kampala Declaration in the areas of prevention, fight against impunity, and holistic service delivery to victims of sexual and gender-based violence. This is in recognition of the [...]

2019-11-29T10:32:38-05:00Wednesday, 27 November 2019|

Statement of Special Representative Pramila Patten at the Official Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Statement of Special Representative Pramila Patten at the Official Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25 November 2019, 10 – 12 a.m. ECOSOC Chamber, UNHQ Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am pleased to be part of this important event to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence [...]

2019-11-25T11:31:54-05:00Monday, 25 November 2019|

The South Sudan National Police Service Action Plan on addressing conflict-related sexual violence has been launched on 19 November 2019 in Juba

Key points of the action plan of the South Sudan National Police Service: A national seven-person committee will oversee the implementation. Focal points in the field will track progress and gaps and report to the committee. Review and disseminate institutional mechanisms and disciplinary procedures, strengthen vetting processes to make sure that [...]

2020-03-05T13:34:10-05:00Friday, 22 November 2019|