International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
On 19 June the UN calls for an end to sexual violence in conflict and honours victims, survivors and those working to stop it.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2015
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in June 2015. The date marks the adoption of Security Council resolution 1820 in 2008, which condemned sexual violence as a tactic of war.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 19 June 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 19 June 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 19 June 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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