Sexual Torture: What Is It? What Is It Not? IRCT Insights

Описание: This Insight summarizes our first webinar of a series of discussions around sexual torture during war and armed conflicts, in line with the latest Report of the Special Rapporteur on Torture, Dr. Alice Edwards, presented to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

On this first webinar, we conceptualise what we understand by sexual torture - in which forms does it occur? Under which circumstances? With what objective? By whom? Why is it different from other types of torture?

Drawing on their experience, our panellists delve into the complex realities of...
✔️ Defining sexual torture: deliberate infliction of severe physical or psychological pain through sexual means or in a sexualized context, aimed at asserting power, control, or humiliation over the victim
✔️ Justice and accountability: why framing sexual torture within the broader torture framework is vital to ensure survivors receive recognition and justice.
✔️ Global urgency: With over 120 active conflicts worldwide, the risk of sexual torture is on the rise, making it essential to confront this issue head-on.

📽️ Learn more by watching the full Webinar here: https://shorturl.at/aIZYk

PANELLISTS:
• Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on
Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment
• Nora Sveaass, Psychologist, Professor at
University of Oslo (Norway)
• Christy C. Fujio, Executive Director & Co-Founder
of Synergy for Justice (UK)
• Clarisa Lemus, Psychologist at CAPS (Colombia)

00:00 Starts
00:08 How Does the Special Rapporteur on Torture Define Sexual Torture in Her Report?
04:19 What are the Four Main Frameworks Utilised in the SRT's report?
09:30 Why Should Sexual Torture be Highlighted in the Context of Torture?
11:06 What is the Legal Evolution of Prohibiting and Criminalising Sexual Torture?
18:16 How Many are Estimated to be Affected by Sexual Torture?
27:27 Case Study: Sexual Torture in Syria Exploring Male Survivors
29:40 Key Findings in Exploring Sexual Torture in Male Survivors in Syria