Sexual violence is a widespread weapon of war- it's time international law caught up

The 2018 Noble Peace Prize was awarded to Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege two people campaign against gender-based violence in wartime. Nadia Murad is a survivor of sexual violence and assault, her enslavement was caused at the hands of Isis. She became the UN Goodwill Ambassador for Dignity of survivors of human trafficking in 2016 she used her position to raise awareness the United Nations Security Council. Denis Mukwege Game to the claim for his work as a surgent, gynecologist as well as women's rights activists. He sounded Hospital in the Dominican Republic of Congo in 1999. He specializes in gynecological care and performing surgeries on women who have suffered rape and various sexual assaults. Both individuals have brought awareness to the reoccurring issue gendered nature of armed conflict. We are all well aware that sexual assault and violence is something that occurs during the war but there is nothing being done to stop it. Up until recent years, there were no laws to prevent or punish sexual violence. Although it's devastating to know that sexual violence has a bit of priority it also brings a sense of satisfaction that in 2018  are taking an issue like sexual violence seriously. It's outrageous that up until now we didn't deem worthy to talk about such a prevalent and reoccurring Act.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/sexual-violence-women-war-feminism-gender-isis-yazidi-boko-haram-nobel-peace-prize-a8595736.html

By: Ariana Rodriguez