


UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION
ON STATUS OF WOMEN
AGENDA: Enhancing international frameworks to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence through inclusive and survivor-centered approaches.
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) is the principal intergovernmental body dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. Established in 1946 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the Commission comprises 45 Member States elected on the basis of equitable geographical representation. Its mandate includes promoting women's rights, documenting the realities of women's lives worldwide, and developing international standards and policies to advance gender equality and eliminate discrimination. In the forthcoming session, the Commission is expected to discuss “Enhancing International Frameworks to Prevent and Respond to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence through Inclusive and Survivor-Centered Approaches.” This agenda requires examining the prevalence of conflict-related sexual violence and assessing the effectiveness of existing international legal and institutional mechanisms. The background guide will analyze the causes and consequences of such violence, evaluate current international frameworks, and examine strategies to strengthen prevention, protection, accountability, and survivor support. It is anticipated that delegates will partake in debates that seek to strengthen international responses to conflict-related sexual violence. This involves critically analyzing existing legal frameworks, proposing measures to improve accountability and access to justice, and promoting inclusive, survivor-centered approaches to prevention and recovery. In addition, delegates will discuss the role of governments, international organizations, and civil society in addressing the long-term impact of conflict-related sexual violence. The objective of the committee is to develop comprehensive recommendations that advance accountability, survivor protection, and lasting gender-responsive peacebuilding.