NATO condemns all acts of conflict-related sexual violence employed by state and non-state actors, including as a tactic of war and a tactic of terrorism, and is committed to responding to CRSV in line with all relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions, and in accordance with the United Nations Women, Peace and Security agenda 4.CRSV is a violation or abuse of human rights and is rooted in gender inequality 3 and discrimination, and as such women and girls are more often affected, while men and boys are also targeted.CRSV, when used or commissioned as a deliberate tactic of war or as a part of a widespread or systematic attack against civilian populations, can significantly exacerbate situations of instability, crisis, or armed conflict and may impede the restoration of peace and security.It inflicts long-term trauma on individuals and families, destroys the social fabric of communities, triggers displacement, fuels armed actors’ activities and fosters prolonged conflict and instability. CRSV is frequently, deliberately, and strategically used to target civilians.CRSV can amount to a crime under international criminal law and in some jurisdictions, under domestic law. Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) can amount to a serious violation of International Law, including International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL).In line with this commitment Military Guidelines 2 were adopted in 2015. At the Summits in Chicago (2012) and Wales (2014), NATO Heads of State and Government expressed their commitment to the fight against sexual violence in conflict, noting that such violence is an impediment to sustainable peace.NATO is committed to defending and promoting the principles of individual liberty, democracy, human rights and the rule of law 1.
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