Episode Twenty Four – Ending Sexual Violence in War
Episode description:
In this episode of the Ears of East Podcast, we discuss the how sexual violence has been employed as a tactic of war and the United Nations Security council failure to properly address it. Our guest is Anne Marie Goetz, a UWCSEA Dover Alumni who has since worked for UN Women as a Senior advisor for Peace and Security and is currently a Professor at New York University. Listen to find out why sexual violence is a pervasive issue that needs to be tackled urgently and how international bodies can better prevent and prosecute it.
Show notes:
Sexual Violence as a War Tactic – Security Council Resolution 1888: Next Steps
Rape as an act of genocide
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Sexual Violence is a Tactic of War
Thanks so much for sharing this interview with us – we listened together in BIA today. It’s both fascinating and horrifying. Anne Marie is a really powerful speaker and conveys the urgency of why these crimes need to be addressed by an international committee. We hope we can raise awareness through our advocacy…Thank you Ears of East!