Violence against Women in armed conflict: An overview

Quenivet, Noelle

Abstract

This paper provides a historical overview of the development of the legal framework relating to the protection of women in armed conflict. After explaining why for centuries the plight of women in armed conflict was invisible in international law the paper presents the scope and type of violence against women in armed conflict.

Citation

Quenivet, N. (2015, March). Violence against Women in armed conflict: An overview. Presented at Violence against Women in Armed Conflict

• Presentation Conference Type: Speech
• Conference Name: Violence against Women in Armed Conflict
• Start Date: Mar 11, 2015
• End Date: Mar 11, 2015
• Acceptance Date: Mar 11, 2015
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: women, armed conflict, international humanitarian law, international criminal law, sexual violence, prosecution, international criminal tribunals
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Violence against Women in Armed Conflict