Conflict-related sexual violence rose sharply in 2024, affecting over 4,600 people—a 25 percent increase from 2023—according to the UN Secretary-General’s report. The highest cases were reported in the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Somalia, and South Sudan, according to Xinhua.
Women made up 92 percent of victims, while girls, men, and boys were also affected. Humanitarian access remained limited due to conflict restrictions.
The UN urged sustained funding, deployment of Women’s Protection Advisers, and preventive measures, including clear orders and unrestricted monitoring, in line with Security Council resolution 2467 (2019), Xinhua reported.
