Sudan, Syria, former Yugoslavia and currently Israel and Gaza: sexualised violence in conflicts is prohibited by international law and yet it occurs again and again. It affects millions of women and girls. The causes are deeply rooted in patriarchal social systems. The long-term consequences of sexualised violence are serious for the survivors concerned. In most cases, the perpetrators do not have to answer to court, and their actions remain without consequence. This podcast episode shows how sexualised violence can destroy entire societies and why a feminist view of war is essential for sustainable peace.

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Article on sexualised violence against women and girls in Sudan

Info page from medica mondiale on sexualised violence in conflicts

Study by medica mondiale on the long-term effects of sexualised violence in Kosovo

Report of the UN Special Representative Pramila Patten on sexualised violence in Israel and during the subsequent conflict on 7 October

Controversial New York Times article on sexualised violence by Hamas on 7 October

Article by Palestinian feminist activist Samah Salaime on 7 October