Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

Sexual violence in conflict destroys lives and traps survivors in poverty and insecurity. The Foreign Secretary and Angelina Jolie, Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, will co-chair The Global Summit to end sexual violence in conflict on 10-13 June 2014 at ExCel London. It will be the largest gathering ever brought together on this subject, with a view to creating irreversible momentum against sexual violence in conflict and practical action that impacts those on the ground.

The Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict will take place at ExCel London on 10 – 13 June 2014.

Foreign Secretary William Hague will co-chair the summit with Angelina Jolie, Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

All the governments that have endorsed the UN Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflic will be invited, as will legal, military and judicial practitioners and representatives from multilateral organisations, NGOs and civil society. It will be the biggest global meeting on this issue ever convened.

Summit programme The summit will take place from 10 – 13 June, with working-level meetings on 11 June and Ministerial-led sessions on 12 and 13 June. NGOs and civil society will be invited to participate actively throughout these discussions. Our aim is to make as much of the summit as possible open to the media.

There will be a large accompanying programme of events alongside the formal meetings. These will explore a broader range of issues related to sexual violence in conflict including conflict prevention, women’s rights and participation, men and boys, children affected by conflict, international justice and wider issues of violence against women and girls. These will be an opportunity to showcase successful programmes and policies from around the world. These events will include film showings, performances, exhibitions and panel discussions. We want them to be globally representative and to be open to summit participants as well as the media, civil society and the public. British Embassies and High Commissions around the world will host events to coincide with the Summit.