Sexual and gender-based violence in Myanmar and the gendered impact of its ethnic conflicts in English
humanitarian law, as well as crimes under international law, accountable, including
by non-State actors;
3.
The Security Council should:
275. Adopt a resolution referring the situation of Myanmar to the International
Criminal Court or mandating an ad hoc criminal tribunal.
276. Adopt a resolution or presidential statement on the situation in Myanmar and
include language to urge the national authorities and ethnic armed organizations to
ensure women’s meaningful participation, including in decision-making roles, in
national peace conferences, bilateral negotiations and the monitoring of the existing
nation-wide ceasefire agreement.
277. Apply political and diplomatic influence, as well as financial resources, to
provide a path for justice for the women and girls affected by the conflict.
278. Expand the services supporting Rohingya, in particular women and girls, in
refugee camps, including access to formal education, skills development and livelihood
opportunities.
4.
The international community should:
279. Support civil society organizations throughout Myanmar, and in States hosting
those affected by the conflicts in Myanmar, to report on human rights violations,
especially those involving sexual and gender-based violence, provide services to
survivors of gender-based violence, and support women’s participation and
representation in decision-making, including in the upcoming elections.
280. Establish a trust fund in line with Human Rights Council resolution 39/2 for
survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and their families to support their
medical and psychosocial care, including for transgenerational trauma.
281. Work with development and humanitarian agencies to lay the foundation for
justice and accountability, including, but not limited to, reparations, through their
work – building the confidence of survivors in the justice system and creating a safe
platform for survivors and civil society to advocate for their justice demands.
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