There are more people being raped. There are more wars.

8 Rape was used as a weapon of war in at least 13 countries between 2001 and 2004.

29. Last but not least, rape as a weapon of war, has given rise to serious psychological and social problems.

The rebels also raped women belonging to indigenous ethnic groups, as acts of war.

Reports from many conflict zones indicate that rape continues to be used as a weapon of war and, yet again, there has been little indication that the perpetrators will be held accountable by the Government.

In a significant development in combating sexual violence as a method of warfare, rape, sexual slavery, enforced prostitution and forced pregnancy have been included in the definition of crimes against humanity and war crimes, most recently and explicitly in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

(iii) The numerous instances of rape and sexual violence against women and children, including as a means of warfare

The warring parties habitually use the rape of women as a weapon of war, so as to humiliate and terrorize the population.

It is unacceptable and utterly deplorable when rape, sexual abuse and HIV AIDS are used deliberately as weapons of war.

The Criminal Code prohibited rape, and marital rape was considered rape.

Deeply alarmed at the situation facing victims of rape in armed conflicts in different parts of the world and any use of rape as a weapon of war, in particular in Bosnia and Herzegovina,

And then what happened was that they were able to declare that rape was a weapon of war, that it was against humanity.

(c) Rape and other forms of sexual violence in the context of armed conflict should be defined as a war crime, with provision for the severest punishment.

2. Expresses its outrage that the abominable, deliberate and systematic practice of rape has been used as a weapon of war in the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, recognizes that rape in this context constitutes a war crime, and calls for protection and care of rape victims, respect for the special needs of victims of sexual violence in the investigation and prosecution of alleged violations, and punishment of those responsible

United Nations bodies and non governmental organizations have come together to brainstorm on ways to develop a global initiative to end rape in war.

The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which the Sudan has signed, characterizes rape as a war crime and a crime against humanity.

1. Strongly condemns the abhorrent practice of rape and abuse of women and children in the areas of armed conflict in the former Yugoslavia, which constitutes a war crime

Murder! Rape!

Rape? !

Rape! Rape!

Rape!

There are now studies clearly showing that the wars are terrible, that rapes are terrible, but this is not the driving force for the high levels in Africa.

Given its devastating and far reaching impact on women and their communities, systematic rape is used as a weapon of war.

A murderer!

Recalling further the recognition by the ad hoc international criminal tribunals that rape can constitute a war crime, a crime against humanity, or a constitutive act with respect to genocide,

The previous law on rape in Namibia contributed to marital rape (a man raping his wife) and rape of people other than women, because these crimes were legally defined not as rape, but as indecent assault (Iipinge and LeBeau 1997 80).

Murder and rape?

Forced displacement is used as a tactic of war.

And in that disconnected state, yeah, we can build factory farms with no windows, destroy marine life and use rape as a weapon of war.

(c) Dissemination of war propaganda to strengthen the Eritrean war of aggression

The Combating of Rape Act provides for stiff minimum sentences for rapists.

All efforts should be made to stop the deplorable and indiscriminate use of rape and sexual violence as the equivalent of a weapon of war wherever it occurs.

Sodomy, oral sex and penetration by foreign objects are not considered rape.

Rape also continues.

He did not rape me.

Murder, rape,

Alleged cases of domestic violence, rape, attempted rape and sexual assault are regularly reported.

He calls on donors to provide the necessary funding for this purpose

A recent report by Amnesty International called rape a weapon of war , often accompanied by racial insults, whipping, and public sexual acts as a form of humiliation.

As recommended by the Committee that the law on rape should cover rape within marriage, the Combating of Rape Act covers rape within marriage.

The Combating of Rape Act provides that no marriage or other relationship will be a defense to a charge of rape.

Rape and sexual assault

You were in love with the man that raped you?

A woman who was reportedly raped on 2 October said that a Bashingantahe settled the rape case and she accepted a payment from the perpetrator in exchange for not registering a complaint.

4. Expresses concern for women and children, especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who were victims of rape used as a weapon of war, and calls for the perpetrators of rape to be brought to justice while ensuring that victims and witnesses receive adequate assistance and protection