United_Nations Report: Sexual Violence Doubles in 2025

The United Nations>>> released its annual report on conflict-related sexual violence, revealing a dramatic increase in documented cases in 2025, with nearly 10,000 verified instances worldwide. The report, presented by Special Representative Pramila Patten>>>, detailed rape, sexual slavery, and abduction used as weapons of war across 21 conflict-affected countries, overwhelmingly targeting women and girls. New state actors, including Russian_Armed_Forces>>> and Israel_Defense_Forces>>>, were listed for continued patterns of sexual violence, alongside several non-state armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>. The report emphasized that these figures are likely underreported due to ongoing conflicts, insecurity, and humanitarian access restrictions. It called for stronger prevention, accountability, and support for survivors, urging the United Nations>>> Security Council and Member States to ensure unhindered humanitarian access, expand monitoring and sanctions, and increase funding for survivor services. The situation in Haiti>>> was also highlighted, where violence by criminal groups has led to significant displacement and increased vulnerability to sexual violence.