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Israel's Oct. 7 Experience Informs New UN International Standard on Sexual Violence
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has led the development of a new international guideline, informed by the October 7 attacks, to help first responders document sexual violence at terror sites.
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- 01Israel is developing a UN international standard for documenting sexual violence at terror sites, based on Oct. 7 experiences.
- 02The guideline will equip first responders with tools to collect evidence of sexual and gender-based violence.
- 03Germany, Switzerland, and Nigeria are collaborating with Israel on this UN-backed initiative.
- 04Professor Ifat Biton's research on the Oct. 7 attacks forms the basis for the new standard.
- 05The standard is expected to be implemented by international humanitarian organizations in early 2027.
- 06Sarah Weiss Maudi highlighted the need for global solidarity with terror victims.
The initiative, supported by Germany, Switzerland, and Nigeria, involves the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and is based on research into the October 7 events. The guideline aims to provide tools for evidence collection to ensure accountability and victim support, with implementation expected by early 2027.
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