“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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