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2008/2508(RSP) Resolution on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime

Progress: Procedure completed

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RoP 135

Subjects

6.10.08 Fundamental freedoms, human rights, democracy in general

Events

2008/02/27

EC - Commission response to text adopted in plenary

Documents

SP(2008)1176

2008/01/17

EP - Results of vote in Parliament

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Results of vote in Parliament

2008/01/17

EP - Debate in Parliament

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The debate was followed by a vote on a motion for a resolution.

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Debate in Parliament

2008/01/17

EP - Decision by Parliament

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Following the debate in plenary, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime and strongly condemns the use of rape as a weapon of war, recalling that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over such acts, as does the DRC. It points out that the war in the eastern part of the DRC has resulted in sexual violence against women on a widespread and alarming scale, committed by armed rebel groups as well as by government, army and police forces. According to the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, the sexual violence in the DRC is the worst in the world. According to the DRC Humanitarian Action Plan 2008, 32 353 rapes were reported during 2007, which was most probably a fraction of the total number.

Parliament urges in particular that the perpetrators of sexual violence against women be reported, identified, prosecuted and punished, in accordance with national and international criminal law. It calls on the Government of the DRC to put an end to impunity and to implement the new law adopted by its Parliament outlawing sexual violence, which lays down stiffer penalties for perpetrators. It urges the international community to take all necessary steps to support the relevant national authorities in investigating these acts and prosecuting those responsible. The EU to is called upon to allocate substantial funds to providing medical, legal and social support for victims of sexual abuse and empowering women and girls as a way of preventing further sexual abuse.

All the forces participating in conflicts in the east of the DRC must respect human rights and international humanitarian law (IHR), cease all attacks on women and other civilians and allow humanitarian agencies to come to the assistance of victims. Parliament calls on the EU and the UN formally to recognise rape, forced impregnation, sexual slavery and any other forms of sexual violence as crimes against humanity, serious war crimes and a form of torture, whether or not they are carried out in a systematic manner. All UN member states that send personnel on the MONUC peacekeeping mission are asked to follow up claims of sexual abuse, particularly those which concern minors, and bring individuals who have committed sexual abuse to court as quickly as possible. MONUC's mandate with respect to the protection of civilians against sexual violence must be strengthened.

Parliament expresses its deep concern at the fact that sexual violence is causing an immense rural exodus, and stresses that systematic sexual violence and an overall "culture of sexual violence" destroy all social networks and represent a genuine national threat.

Lastly, it calls on the Commission to provide support, including financial aid, for the holding of a peace conference in Kivu with a view to enabling the population to participate in the search for lasting solutions.

Documents

T6-0022/2008

2008/01/17

EP - End of procedure in Parliament

2008/01/15

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B6-0022/2008

2008/01/15

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B6-0030/2008

2008/01/15

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B6-0035/2008

2008/01/15

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B6-0037/2008

2008/01/15

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B6-0043/2008

2008/01/15

EP - Motion for a resolution

Documents

B6-0044/2008

2008/01/15

Joint motion for resolution

Documents

RC-B6-0022/2008

Documents

Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2008)1176
Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
Decision by Parliament: T6-0022/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0022/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0030/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0035/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0037/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0043/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0044/2008
Joint motion for resolution: RC-B6-0022/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0022/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0030/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0035/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0037/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0043/2008
Motion for a resolution: B6-0044/2008
Joint motion for resolution: RC-B6-0022/2008
Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2008)1176

Activities

Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Josep BORRELL FONTELLES
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Hiltrud BREYER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Urszula GACEK
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Urszula KRUPA
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Marcin LIBICKI
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Erik MEIJER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Raül ROMEVA i RUEDA
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Leopold Józef RUTOWICZ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Karin SCHEELE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Zbigniew ZALESKI
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
Tadeusz ZWIEFKA
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)

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2021-12-18Show (11) Changes | Timetravel

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events/2	date 2008-01-17T00:00:00 type Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading body EP docs url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-6-2008-0022_EN.html title: T6-0022/2008 summary Following the debate in plenary, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime and strongly condemns the use of rape as a weapon of war, recalling that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over such acts, as does the DRC. It points out that the war in the eastern part of the DRC has resulted in sexual violence against women on a widespread and alarming scale, committed by armed rebel groups as well as by government, army and police forces. According to the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, the sexual violence in the DRC is the worst in the world. According to the DRC Humanitarian Action Plan 2008, 32 353 rapes were reported during 2007, which was most probably a fraction of the total number. Parliament urges in particular that the perpetrators of sexual violence against women be reported, identified, prosecuted and punished, in accordance with national and international criminal law. It calls on the Government of the DRC to put an end to impunity and to implement the new law adopted by its Parliament outlawing sexual violence, which lays down stiffer penalties for perpetrators. It urges the international community to take all necessary steps to support the relevant national authorities in investigating these acts and prosecuting those responsible. The EU to is called upon to allocate substantial funds to providing medical, legal and social support for victims of sexual abuse and empowering women and girls as a way of preventing further sexual abuse. All the forces participating in conflicts in the east of the DRC must respect human rights and international humanitarian law (IHR), cease all attacks on women and other civilians and allow humanitarian agencies to come to the assistance of victims. Parliament calls on the EU and the UN formally to recognise rape, forced impregnation, sexual slavery and any other forms of sexual violence as crimes against humanity, serious war crimes and a form of torture, whether or not they are carried out in a systematic manner. All UN member states that send personnel on the MONUC peacekeeping mission are asked to follow up claims of sexual abuse, particularly those which concern minors, and bring individuals who have committed sexual abuse to court as quickly as possible. MONUC's mandate with respect to the protection of civilians against sexual violence must be strengthened. Parliament expresses its deep concern at the fact that sexual violence is causing an immense rural exodus, and stresses that systematic sexual violence and an overall "culture of sexual violence" destroy all social networks and represent a genuine national threat. Lastly, it calls on the Commission to provide support, including financial aid, for the holding of a peace conference in Kivu with a view to enabling the population to participate in the search for lasting solutions.

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2019-07-06Show (9) Changes | Timetravel

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