“Whereas impunity normalizes violence, justice reinforces global norms. Patten underscored how prosecution is critical, and a form of prevention, as it can help turn the culture of impunity for these crimes, towards a culture of deterrence. In 12 cases, lesbian, gay, trans, queer or intersex (LGBTQI) persons were targeted. Most of those targeted - 97 per cent - were women and girls, while 83 cases concerned men and boys, mainly in detention centres. ![]() The report covers some 18 country situations and documents 3,293 UN-verified cases committed last year - 800 more than in 2020, representing “a significant increase”. Patten presented a handful of the horrifying cases of rape and other violations included in her latest report, revealing what she called “the emboldening effects of impunity”. ![]() Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, briefs UN Security Council meeting on women and peace and security (file photo).
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