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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative Strategy

28 November 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by James Cleverly Con Braintree

Foreign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK government presents strategy to address conflict-related sexual violence through four key objectives.
  • New funding of up to 12.5 million over three years is committed to combat CRSV.
  • Initiatives aim to strengthen global response, prevent CRSV, improve justice, and enhance support for survivors.

Issue summary

The statement presents the UK's strategy for addressing conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and outlines key objectives and initiatives.

Action requested

The government will deliver four key objectives through its Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) Strategy, including strengthening global response, preventing CRSV, improving justice, and enhancing support for survivors. New funding of up to £12.5 million over three years is committed to tackle CRSV.

Key facts

  • The UK aims to deliver a step change in the international response to conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV).
  • Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon is the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.
  • £67.5 million has been committed to the What Works to Prevent Violence programme.
  • Up to £12.5 million will be used over three years to tackle CRSV.
  • Key initiatives include the Call to Action for Children Born of Sexual Violence, The Murad Code, and the Declaration of Humanity.
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